Forecasters Expand Status Yellow Wind Warning to Five Counties as Rain Alerts Loom for Cork and Kerry
Forecasts have led to the extension of a Status Yellow Wind Warning to five counties, including Dublin, Wexford, Wicklow, Waterford, and Louth. This warning, effective from 11 AM to 5 PM today, predicts strong to gale-force winds.
Weather Warnings Issued
- Status Yellow Wind Warning: Areas affected include Dublin, Wexford, Wicklow, Waterford, and Louth.
- Status Yellow Rain Warning: Applied in Cork and Kerry, starting at 9 AM and lasting until 9 AM on Saturday.
Officials from Met Éireann have indicated that these weather conditions may lead to hazardous travel and possible debris from loose objects being displaced. Locally, flooding and poor visibility are also significant concerns during the rain warning period.
Forecast Details
Wet and windy conditions are expected to prevail this morning, with rain intensifying in the northeast. Winds will shift to strong and gusty, particularly along the southern and eastern coastlines. Following the rainfall, conditions will transition to scattered showers and some brighter periods in the afternoon.
Temperature Expectations
Temperatures across the country will range from 8 to 12°C, while Ulster will experience cooler temperatures between 6 and 9°C. As evening approaches, a decrease in wind strength is expected along with heavier showers.
Weekend Outlook
According to Met Éireann forecaster Liz Walsh, Saturday will be characterized by showers and breezy conditions in the south. Rain is expected to move northeast overnight, followed by a calmer Sunday, though the Atlantic coast may see heavy showers later on.
Long-Term Weather Prediction
Weather patterns appear to remain unsettled, with forecasts indicating another system bringing wet and windy weather in the upcoming days. There may be particularly strong winds expected on Monday night and Tuesday. Despite these conditions, temperatures are likely to stay mild with minimal frost, interspersed with drier and sunnier spells.
