Met Éireann has issued status yellow rain warnings for Cork, Kerry and Waterford
Met Eireann is urging caution in three counties along the south coast due to the risk of localised flooding and poor visibility this weekend.
Status yellow rain warnings impacting three counties have been issued for Saturday evening as the weather set to take a turn compared to recent days.
"Spells of heavy rain with the possibility of a few thundery downpours," states the warning which applies to Cork, Kerry and Waterford.
According to Met Éireann, possible impacts include localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions.
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The warnings for Cork and Kerry will be valid from 5pm on Saturday until 5am on Sunday while the warning for Waterford is valid from 8pm on Saturday until 8am on Sunday.
In its latest forecast, Met Éireann says Saturday will be a "dull and breezy day with scattered outbreaks of rain in the west and southwest at first, gradually spreading northeastwards across the country through the day."
⚠️Status Yellow Rainfall Warnings issued for Cork, Kerry & Waterford️⚠️
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) October 17, 2025
➡️Cork and Kerry: valid from 17:00 tomorrow Sat, 18th Oct until 05:00 Sun 19th Oct.
➡️Waterford: valid from 20:00 tomorrow Sat, 18th Oct until 08:00 Sun 19th Oct.
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The forecast adds that any rain will turn heavier in the south and southwest towards evening. Highest temperatures of between 12 and 15 degrees can be expected.
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