Status Yellow rain warnings issued for three counties

Heavy rain is set to hit southern areas over the weekend with Status Yellow warnings issued for three counties.

Met Éireann said spells of heavy rain, with the possibility of a few thundery downpours, are expected and issued a Status Yellow rain warning for Cork and Kerry from 5pm tomorrow until 5am on Sunday.

It has warned of localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions.

A separate Status Yellow rain warning will be in place for Waterford from 8pm tomorrow night until 8am on Sunday, with spells of heavy, possibly thundery rain forecast.

⚠️Status Yellow Rainfall Warnings issued for Cork, Kerry & Waterford🌧️⚠️

➡️Cork and Kerry: valid from 17:00 tomorrow Sat, 18th Oct until 05:00 Sun 19th Oct.

➡️Waterford: valid from 20:00 tomorrow Sat, 18th Oct until 08:00 Sun 19th Oct.

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— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) October 17, 2025