West Cork folk should brace for a deluge.

Met Éireann’s Status Yellow Rain warning has been upgraded to a Status Orange for Cork and Kerry, as forecasters warn we’re in for some “very heavy and persistent rain” with highest accumulations in mountainous areas of Kerry and west Cork.

Likely impacts include river and coastal flooding and dangerous travelling conditions from the early hours of Saturday morning to 11pm on Saturday night.

Cork County Council crews will be deployed to inspect key high-risk areas and will continue to monitor the situation throughout the period, while pumping arrangements will be in place in known problem locations.

⚠️Stay safe during adverse weather on Saturday⬇️

📰Stay informed & prepared, keep an eye on weather updates & understand the warnings in effect in your area & the potential impacts⚠️🌧️🌊

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— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) October 4, 2024

Today, Friday, will be mostly cloudy and damp across Munster with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle and highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees.

On Sunday (post weather alert), we can expect sunny spells and showers, some heavy, and highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees.

“There will be further showers on Sunday night, heaviest in the south. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees with light to moderate southeast breezes.” added a forecaster.

“Monday will bring sunny spells and showers, heaviest and most frequent in Munster and south Leinster with localised flooding possible.”