Category: Weather

  • Road Safety Weather Alert – Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings

    Road Safety Weather Alert – Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings

    The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads this evening and up until Friday evening as Met Eireann has issued Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings for persistent and heavy rain. There is an Orange Rainfall Warning for Cork from 6pm this evening until 6pm Friday where persistent…

  • Cork County Council – Flood Warning Issued

    Cork County Council – Flood Warning Issued

    A Met Éireann Status Orange Rain warning for Cork will come into effect this evening (Thursday) at 6.00pm and will remain in effect until 6.00pm Friday evening. Persistent and heavy rain will lead to localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions.  Cork County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team convened this morning and has crews on standby in several known risk locations across the county. Crews are currently clearing inlets and gullies.  Sandbags…

  • A Status Yellow – Rainfall Warning Issued for Cork

    A Status Yellow – Rainfall Warning Issued for Cork

    Met Éireann have issued a status yellow – rainfall warning for Cork, which is valid from 18:00 Thursday 14/09/2023 to 18:00 Friday 15/09/2023. Forecasters are warning that from Thursday evening to Friday evening, persistent and sometimes heavy rain may lead to localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions. Issued/Updated: 11:04 Wednesday 13/09/2023 Valid: 18:00 Thursday 14/09/2023…

  • A Status Yellow – Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Cork

    A Status Yellow – Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Cork

    Met Éireann have issued a status yellow – thunderstorm warning for Cork, which is valid from 06:00 Sunday 10/09/2023 to 00:00 Monday 11/09/2023. Forecasters are warning of localised thunderstorms/slow-moving heavy downpours giving frequent lightning and surface water-flooding Issued/Updated: 15:30 Saturday 09/09/2023 Valid: 06:00 Sunday 10/09/2023 to 00:00 Monday 11/09/2023

  • A Status Yellow – High Temperature Warning Issued

    A Status Yellow – High Temperature Warning Issued

    Met Éireann have issued a status yellow – high temperature warning for Cork, which is valid from 08:00 Thursday 07/09/2023 to 08:00 Saturday 09/09/2023. Forecasters are warning of very warm and humid weather on Thursday and Friday. Daytime temperatures in excess of 27 degrees in many areas away from coasts with night time temperatures not falling below…

  • A Status Yellow – Fog Warning Has Been Issued for Munster

    A Status Yellow – Fog Warning Has Been Issued for Munster

    Met Éireann have issued a status yellow – fog warning for Munster, which is valid from 00:00 Sunday 03/09/2023 to 10:00 Sunday 03/09/2023. Forecasters are warning that overnight fog will be dense in places and may lead to hazardous driving conditions. Fog will linger locally during Sunday morning. Issued/Updated: 21:29 Saturday 02/09/2023 Valid: 00:00 Sunday 03/09/2023 to…

  • Weekend Weather Outlook: Warmer-Than-Average Temperatures And Mostly Dry Conditions

    Weekend Weather Outlook: Warmer-Than-Average Temperatures And Mostly Dry Conditions

    As the country settles into September, the weather gods seem to be in a good mood. The national outlook leans towards warmer-than-average temperatures and mostly dry conditions, especially in areas away from the northwest. However, drivers should exercise caution due to prevalent mist and fog conditions during night and early mornings. Tonight’s Outlook Tonight, Saturday,…

  • Weather Outlook for the Week Ahead

    Weather Outlook for the Week Ahead

    Expect a rollercoaster of weather conditions for the upcoming week, starting with today’s forecast of cloudy skies and intermittent rain. However, as the day progresses, the clouds will part to reveal sunnier spells. Temperatures will range between 14 to 18 degrees, according to the latest reports. Tonight’s Skies: Clear but Cool As the sun sets,…

  • A Status Yellow – Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Cork

    A Status Yellow – Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Cork

    Met Éireann have issued a status yellow – thunderstorm warning for Cork, which is valid from 17:14 Friday 25/08/2023 to 21:00 Friday 25/08/2023. Forecasters are warning that of localised thunderstorms for a time this evening. Potential Impacts: Difficult travelling conditions Spot Flooding Issued/Updated: 17:14 Friday 25/08/2023 Valid: 17:14 Friday 25/08/2023 to 21:00 Friday 25/08/2023

  • Cork County Council: Storm Betty Warnings & Advice

    Cork County Council: Storm Betty Warnings & Advice

    Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange Rainfall Warning, valid from 13.00 to 23.00 on Friday 18/08/2023.  Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange Wind Warning for Cork, valid from 21:00 Friday 18/08/2023 to 03:00 Saturday 19/08/2023.  From late this evening, tonight, and due to last until Saturday morning, Storm Betty will bring south to southwest gales with severe gusts of…