Monday, 19th August
Today will bring wet and windy conditions across Cork, with rain becoming widespread throughout the morning. The rain will be accompanied by strengthening south to southeast winds, which could become fresh to strong and gusty at times. There is a potential for some heavy or thundery downpours, particularly in southern areas, where coastal flooding could also occur. As we move into the late afternoon and evening, the rain will ease from the southwest, and winds will moderate, shifting to a westerly direction. Temperatures will reach highs of 18 to 21 degrees.
Tonight
Overnight, a band of showery rain will initially affect western coastal areas before tracking eastwards across the province. While the rain will clear to scattered showers, there remains a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Expect temperatures to drop to between 8 and 11 degrees, with light to moderate west or southwest winds, though they may be fresher near the coast.
Tuesday, 20th August
Tomorrow will be a breezy day, featuring spells of sunshine interspersed with scattered showers. Some of these showers could be heavy, with a continued risk of isolated thunderstorms. However, showers are expected to become more isolated later in the day, mainly affecting western coastal areas. Temperatures will peak between 15 and 18 degrees, with moderate to fresh westerly winds.
National Outlook
Tuesday Night
The night will begin largely dry, with clear spells and just isolated showers, primarily affecting Atlantic coastal areas. Later in the night, cloud cover will increase from the west, bringing rain and drizzle to the northwest towards dawn. Temperatures will range from 9 to 13 degrees, with light to moderate west or southwest winds.
Wednesday
Wednesday will be mostly cloudy, with rain and drizzle spreading across the country during the morning. Southerly winds will strengthen throughout the day, becoming breezy or windy by the evening, especially near Atlantic coasts. Daytime temperatures will reach 15 to 19 degrees.
Wednesday Night
A wet and windy night is expected, with heavier, more persistent rain moving eastward, raising the risk of spot flooding. Southerly winds will remain fresh to strong and gusty, easing as the rain clears from the west by morning. Temperatures will stay mild, not dropping below 12 to 16 degrees.
Thursday
Thursday will see the last of the overnight rain and strong winds clear from the east early in the morning. The day will then be largely dry with sunny spells, though well-scattered showers are possible. By the evening, showery outbreaks of rain will arrive in Atlantic coastal areas. Temperatures will range from 16 to 20 degrees, with mostly moderate west or southwest winds.
Friday and Beyond
There is some uncertainty regarding Friday’s weather, but it currently appears there will be a spell of heavy rain in the morning, followed by blustery showers. Temperatures will range from 14 to 18 degrees. Looking ahead to the weekend, indications suggest that unsettled conditions will persist.