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Meteorologists Commentary: Storm Kathleen
Storm Kathleen is a significant low-pressure system tracking off the west coast which will bring strong southerly winds and damaging gusts across the country on Saturday. Met Éireann have issued a nationwide yellow wind warning for Saturday with orange level wind warnings coming into effect for counties Cork, Kerry, Galway and Mayo at 7am, valid…
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Cork County Council Statement: Storm Kathleen
Cork County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team convened today following the issuing of a Met Éireann Status Orange Wind Warning for Cork. The warning is in effect from 7.00am to 5.00pm Saturday April 6th. Storm Kathleen is expected to bring gale force southerly winds, with some severe and damaging gusts. Possible impacts associated with Storm Kathleen include: Some fallen trees Difficult travel conditions Debris,…
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Storm Kathleen Named: A Status Orange – Wind Warning Issued for Cork
Met Éireann have issued a status orange – wind warning for Cork as Storm Kathleen has been named, which is valid from 07:00 Saturday 06/04/2024 to 17:00 Saturday 06/04/2024. Forecasters are warning that Storm Kathleen will bring gale force southerly winds, with some severe and damaging gusts. Possible impacts: Very difficult travel conditions Fallen trees Some power…
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A Status Yellow – Wind Warning Has Been Issued for Ireland
Met Éireann have issued a status yellow – wind warning for Ireland, which is valid from 07:00 Saturday 06/04/2024 to 20:00 Saturday 06/04/2024. Forecasters are warning of very strong and gusty southerly winds. Possible impacts: Some fallen trees Difficult travel conditions Debris, loose objects displaced Some coastal flooding. Issued/Updated: 09:41 Thursday 04/04/2024 Valid: 07:00 Saturday 06/04/2024 to…
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Watch: Snow in Cork City
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A Status Yellow – Snow/Ice Warning Has Been Issued for Cork
Met Éireann have issued a status yellow – snow/ice warning for Cork, which is valid from 10:24 Wednesday 27/03/2024 to 18:00 Wednesday 27/03/2024. Forecasters are warning that a mix of sleet and snow showers could lead to accumulations causing disruption today. Issued/Updated: 10:24 Wednesday 27/03/2024 Valid: 10:24 Wednesday 27/03/2024 to 18:00 Wednesday 27/03/2024
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A Status Yellow – Rainfall Warning Has Been Issued for Cork
Met Éireann have issued a status yellow – rainfall warning for West Cork, which is valid from 10:33 Sunday 24/03/2024 to 12:00 Monday 25/03/2024. Forecasters are warning of heavy rain at times today for all of Kerry and for western parts of Cork, Limerick, Clare and Galway Potential Impacts: Localised flooding Poor visibility Difficult travelling conditions. Issued/Updated:…
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Cork City Council Statement: Status Orange Weather Warning
Cork City Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team met this afternoon to review the forecasted Orange rain warning that has been issued by Met Éireann. The warning is in place from 12:00 Wednesday 13/03/2024 to 12:00 Thursday 14/03/2024. Between 30mm-50mm of rainfall is expected in the 24-hour period. Please be advised that some localised flooding may…
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Cork County Council Statement: Status Orange Rainfall Warning for Cork
A Met Éireann Status Orange Rain warning for Cork will come into effect tomorrow Wednesday the 13th of March from 12:00 noon and will remain in effect until 12:00 noon on Thursday the 14th of March. A Status Yellow Rain Warning is currently in place for Cork County in advance of the Orange Weather Warning. Persistent…
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Road Safety Weather Alert – Orange Weather Warning
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads Wednesday and Thursday as Met Eireann has issued Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings for persistent and heavy rain. There is an Orange Rainfall Warning for Cork and Kerry from 12pm Wednesday to 12pm Thursday when there will be persistent…