Weather warning for Cork, Kerry, and Waterford with a wet weekend on the horizon

Raincoats at the ready.
A Status Yellow warning has been issued for Cork, Kerry, Waterford, with heavy and persistent rain expected on Saturday.
The alert kicks in at midnight on Saturday and will remain in place until midnight on Sunday, October 6th, with localised flooding and difficult driving conditions likely across Cork.
First of the warnings have been issued for Saturday now. Bad news for Cork and Kerry with significant rainfall likely. Latest charts keep the heavy rain further West with much less further East. Those in Southwest need to watch this one carefully. pic.twitter.com/MBHHObIseQ
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) October 3, 2024
The remainder of today will be mostly cloudy with occasional rain and drizzle developing, becoming more frequent in the evening. Highest temperatures will hover around 14 to 16 degrees.
Tomorrow, Friday, October 4th will be mostly cloudy and damp with outbreaks of rain and drizzle.
“The best chance for any sunny spells will be in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees in moderate to fresh south or southeast winds.” said a forecaster.
It will be mild and wet overnight on Friday with widespread rain, turning heavy in places with possible localised flooding, but temperatures won’t fall below 11 to 15 degrees.

