Status Yellow wind warning for Dublin and three other counties as Cork and Kerry hit by rain warning

"The forecaster has also issued a Status Yellow rain warning for Cork and Kerry. The advisory came into effect at 9am today and will be in place until 9am Saturday. Met Éireann has warned of localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions during the period of the yellow warning. Meanwhile the wet and windy morning will see rain extending to the northeast today, and it might turn heavy in some places."

"Winds will increase in the meantime to strong and gusty, with gales expected on the south and east coasts. The rain will give way to scattered showers and brighter spells, which can extend from the southwest in the afternoon and evening. The highest temperatures will range between 8 and 12C across the country, but Ulster will see 6 to 9C. Meanwhile, winds will decrease, while some showers will become heavy."

Strong to gale-force and gusty easterly winds will affect parts of eastern and southern Ireland today, with coastal gales likely on the south and east coasts. Dublin, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford face peak winds from mid-morning into late afternoon. A Status Yellow rain warning for Cork and Kerry runs from 9am today until 9am Saturday with risks of localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions. Rain will spread northeast and may turn heavy in places before easing to scattered showers and brighter spells from the southwest. Temperatures generally range 8–12C (6–9C in Ulster). Winds ease later but some heavy showers may persist.

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