Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Rain warning for Cork

It’s a soggy start to the week on Leeside.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow – Rain warning for Cork, Kerry, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, and Mayo, kicking in later today until tomorrow morning.
The forecasters say we’re in for “heavy and persistent rain at times” with potential impacts including localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions.
Status Yellow – Rain warning for Cork, Kerry, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo ⚠️
Heavy & persistent rain at times. 🌧️
Potential impacts:
• Localised flooding ☔️
• Difficult travelling conditions 🚗🚴♀️
• Outdoor events impacted ⛺️https://t.co/FhFWKx6AbX pic.twitter.com/jYGQzUoW1Q— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) August 25, 2024
They also warn that outdoor events will likely be impacted, so check again if you were planning on playing sports or doing something outside this evening.
The Status Yellow Rain alert kicks in at 3pm today, Monday, until 10am Tuesday.
In the meantime, it will be mostly dry this morning with some sunny spells developing and just the odd light shower. Highest temperatures will range from 17 to 21 degrees with strengthening southerly winds.

