Cork braced for heavy rain and strong winds as weather warnings to affect bank holiday
Met Éireann has issued status yellow weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across several Irish counties, including Cork and Kerry. Local authorities have cancelled public events, such as the 'Malloween' celebration, due to safety concerns.
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A rain warning that was due to remain in place this morning for Cork and Kerry has been lifted. Picture: Denis Minihane.
Ann Murphy A rain warning that was due to remain in place this morning for Cork and Kerry has been lifted.
However, the two southern counties are expected to be hit with a spell of heavy rain between 4pm and 10pm as another status yellow rain warning is set to come into effect.
Met Éireann has advised that outdoor events will be impacted and the forecaster has also warned of difficult driving conditions, with localised flooding possible.
Both counties also remain braced for strong and gusty winds later on in the day, with a status yellow wind warning to be in place from 5pm for both counties, along with Clare, Waterford, Carlow, Donegal, Galway, Kilkenny, Mayo, Wexford and Wicklow.
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