South and East Brace for Severe Rain and Wind Alerts This Friday

Parts of the South and East are preparing for significant rain and wind alerts this Friday. Met Éireann has issued a yellow rain warning for Cork and Kerry, effective from 9 AM Friday until 9 AM Saturday, cautioning against localised flooding and challenging travel conditions.

Severe Weather Warnings

A wind warning is also in effect for Dublin, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, and Waterford. This warning is valid from 11 AM to 5 PM on Friday. The UK Met Office has similarly issued a yellow wind warning for Northern Ireland, covering Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, and Derry. This alert is in place from noon until 7 PM on Friday.

Forecast for Friday

Expect a wet and windy Friday morning, with rain moving northeast and becoming heavy in certain areas. Winds from the southeast will strengthen, bringing gales along the southern and eastern coasts. The rain is predicted to gradually clear, leading to brighter intervals and scattered showers by the afternoon.

• Friday high temperatures: 6°C in the north to 12°C in the south.
• Wind speeds: Strong gales expected at times.

Weekend Predictions

Saturday’s weather looks to be breezy, featuring showers or longer rain spells. However, as the day progresses, sunny intervals are anticipated from the south, with rain and showers primarily affecting Ulster.

• Saturday high temperatures: 8°C to 11°C.
• Winds: Moderate to fresh, occasionally strong, from the southwest to west.

The forecast for Sunday indicates more rain is likely, especially in the east and northeast. However, there is a chance of brighter spells with scattered showers developing from the west later in the day.

• Sunday high temperatures: 8°C to 12°C.
• Winds: Light to moderate southeast or variable, shifting southwest to west.

Outlook for Monday

On Monday, conditions should include sunshine mixed with a few showers. As the afternoon progresses, clouds will increase from the southwest, with rain expected to arrive in the southwest during the evening.

• Monday high temperatures: 8°C to 12°C.
• Winds: Mostly moderate southerly, fresher in coastal areas.

Residents are advised to stay updated on weather forecasts and take precautions during this period of severe weather.