Big weather shift tomorrow
07:52, 10 Dec 2025Updated 08:07, 10 Dec 2025
ESB repair crews (stock)(Image: STOCK)
Update: Clonakilty outage was repaired at 7.25am.
Storm Bram has left Ireland – but ESB crews are still playing catch-up with damages as thousands of homes across the country are still left without power.
This includes hundreds of homes and businesses in the Rebel County, the majority of which are located around Buttevant in North Cork. Over 320 properties in the town are expected to have their power restored at approximately 7pm. The remaining repairs in the area should wrap up in the early to late afternoon. Other outages reported in Co. Cork are in Clonakilty (146 properties without power, repair time 7pm) and Youghal (23 homes and businesses, repair time 5pm).
Meanwhile, latest forecast from Met Éireann shows even more poor weather on the way after yesterday’s Status Orange Alerts. Thankfully, most parts of Cork will get a break from the rain today as the national forecaster is expecting dry weather across Wednesday and even some brief sunny spells around midday.
There is a chance of rain and thunderstorms for Munster this morning – but even if they happen, it’s likely they will miss Cork almost entirely. That’s all set to change coming into Thursday however as we’re in for a big weather shift. Heavy rain is expected in most parts of Co. Cork in the early morning, with downpours running straight through until the late afternoon/early evening.
Things are looking a bit drier coming into Friday, but long-range forecasts show even more trouble ahead – with rain starting late on Saturday and coming down heavy in parts on Sunday morning.
You can check out the regional forecast for Munster below:
TODAY – Wednesday 10th December
Early morning heavy showers (chance of hail and isolated thunderstorms) will become isolated by midday, giving way to sunny spells and mostly dry conditions for the rest of the day. A breezy day with highest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees, in fresh southwesterly winds, stronger near Atlantic coasts.
TONIGHT
Breezy tonight but overall dry with long clear spells. Towards morning, some rain will begin to show up in Atlantic coasts with strengthening southerly winds. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees.
TOMORROW – Thursday 11th December
Thursday will be a rather windy day. A band of rain will affect the province during the morning and early afternoon. Clearer weather will soon follow from the west with brisk southerlies easing. Highest temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees.
National Outlook
OUTLOOK: A mobile Atlantic flow will dominate for the rest of the week and into next week too, bringing a continuation of the unsettled weather.
Thursday night: Any lingering rain along the East Coast will clear to leave dry and clear night, apart from the odd shower closer to the Atlantic. Noticeably colder than recent nights with lowest temperatures of 2 to 5 degrees, in light to moderate southerly winds.
Friday: A cool and crisp start with sunshine for many, however some showers will affect Atlantic fringes. Showers will gradually extend into west and northwest counties, some heavy with the chance of hail and isolated thunderstorms. It will however remain largely dry elsewhere. Rather breezy, in a moderate to fresh southwest wind. Highest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees.
Friday night: Some further showers across west and northwest counties but otherwise dry with long clear spells. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees, in a moderate to fresh southwest wind.
Saturday: Starting off mostly dry with sunny spells but breezy. Southwest winds will further strengthen, as cloud and outbreaks of rain arrive into Atlantic counties during the afternoon, bringing spot flooding, and extending nationwide later. Highest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees. Wet and rather windy for the evening and into the night-time hours.
Sunday: Some uncertainty to the detail but indications suggest it will be a day of cloud and sunny spells with blustery showery rain.