Chance of flooding as Status Orange and Yellow rain warnings in five counties to take affect from this evening

"The national forecaster is warning of localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions in the affected areas as it predicts spells of heavy rain with possible thundery showers. Met Éireann said that rain is going to increase from this weekend onwards, accompanied by a slight drop in temperatures into next week. "It looks set to turn somewhat more unsettled during the week as low pressure becomes more dominant than in preceding weeks," the forecaster stated."

"Today will start off breezy as rain breaks out in the west, spreading northeastwards as the day goes on. The evening will see the rain turn heaviest in Cork, Kerry and Waterford as potentially thundery conditions arrive. Conditions in Cork will become notably worse as the orange rain alert kicks in during the night, bringing a risk of flooding. Temperatures will be between 11C and 14C during the day, falling back to 10C to 13C in the night."

Orange and yellow rain warnings cover multiple counties with specific time windows overnight. Localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions are possible as spells of heavy rain and thundery showers are expected. Rain will increase from the weekend into next week with a slight drop in temperatures as low pressure becomes more dominant, producing more unsettled conditions. Today will be breezy with rain spreading northeast, turning heaviest in Cork, Kerry and Waterford this evening where an orange alert raises flood risk. Temperatures will range roughly 8C–17C through the period with variable sun and rain into next week.

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