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A Status Orange – Rainfall Warning Has Been Issued for Cork
Met Éireann have issued a status orange – rainfall warning for Cork, which is valid from 00:00 Saturday 23/11/2024 to 10:00 Saturday 23/11/2024. Forecasters are warning that with Storm Bert: Intense falls of rain over a short period of time. Impacts: Surface flooding Possible river flooding Very difficult travelling conditions Issued/Updated: 14:58 Thursday 21/11/2024 Valid: 00:00 Saturday…
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Storm Bert: Meteorologists Commentary
Storm Bert becomes the second storm of the 2024/2025 season, bringing another change to the weather this weekend – much wetter and windier. An ADVISORY has been issued for Ireland, together with a nationwide yellow wind and rain warning for Friday night into Saturday, which is the start of the event. Further weather warnings…
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Storm Bert Named: A Status Yellow – Wind Warning Has Been Issued for Ireland
Storm Bert has been officially named. Met Éireann have issued a status yellow – wind warning for Ireland, which is valid from 22:00 Friday 22/11/2024 to 12:00 Saturday 23/11/2024. Forecasters are warning of Storm Bert: Very strong southeast to south winds coupled with heavy rain. Possible impacts: Localised flooding Travel disruption Fallen trees Issued/Updated: 10:46 Thursday 21/11/2024…
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Cork County Council: Status Orange Snow and Rain Warning Morning Update
Cork County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team convened this morning as a Met Éireann Status Orange Snow and Rain warning for Cork remains in place until midday today (Thursday, November 21st). Heavy rain overnight has transitioned to sleet and snow leading to dangerous driving conditions across the county. The worst affected areas include Newmarket, Rockchapel,…
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A Status Yellow – Low Temperature/Ice Warning Extended to Friday
Met Éireann have issued a status yellow – Low Temperature/Ice warning for Cork, which is valid from 20:00 Wednesday 20/11/2024 to 12:00 Friday 22/11/2024 Forecasters are warning that it will be very cold with widespread frost, icy stretches and lying snow persisting today, tonight and tomorrow. Possible impacts: Hazardous conditions on roads and paths Some travel disruption.…
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Cork County Council: Evening Update Ahead of Status Orange Snow and Rain Warning for Cork
A Met Éireann Status Orange Snow and Rain Warning for Cork comes into place at midnight tonight and will be in place until midday tomorrow (Thursday). Status yellow low temperature, snow-ice warnings are also in place. Heavy rain is forecast overnight transitioning to freezing conditions, sleet and snow early tomorrow morning. Cork County Council’s full…
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Met Éireann: Meteorologist’s Commentary – Cold Snap
Updated on Wednesday 20th November 2024, valid until further notice. OVERVIEW Heavy snow, starting Wednesday night: significant snowfall accumulations expected tomorrow (Thursday 21st), across much of Munster. Heavy rain moving up from the south will transition to sleet and snow tonight (Wednesday) and will continue through Thursday morning, with accumulations of 5cm or more in 12…
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RSA Road Safety Alert – Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings
A message from the RSA: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is again advising all road users to prepare for further cold weather conditions as Met Eireann has updated the weather warnings for Snow/Ice andSnow/Rain to Orange in some counties. This will lead to hazardous road conditions and reduced visibility. There are also Yellow Snow/Ice warnings…
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Met Éireann Warning Updated: Snow and Rain Warning Now Issued
Met Éireann have issued a status orange – snow/rain warning for Cork, which is valid from 00:00 Thursday 21/11/2024 to 12:00 Thursday 21/11/2024. Forecasters are warning of heavy rain transitioning to sleet and snow. Impacts: Very difficult travelling conditions Poor visibility Travel disruption Disruption and delays to public transport likely (air, rail, bus) Difficult conditions underfoot Animal…
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Stay Safe During Cork’s Status Orange Weather Warning: Essential Travel and Driving Tips
With a Status Orange Snow/Ice Warning in effect for Cork from 00:00 to 12:00 on Thursday, 21 November 2024, Met Éireann warns of significant snowfall accumulations leading to dangerous conditions. Here’s how you can stay safe while travelling during this period. Impact Overview Difficult travelling conditions: Roads may be icy and visibility reduced. Travel disruption:…