Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for Cork and Kerry on Monday

A status yellow rain warning will be in place for Cork and Kerry between 4 pm and 10 pm on Monday, bringing heavy rain to the two counties.

Met Éireann has warned that the rain could cause difficult driving conditions and localized flooding, and that outdoor events are likely to be affected.

From 5 pm a status yellow wind warning will also cover Cork and Kerry, as well as Clare, Waterford, Carlow, Donegal, Galway, Kilkenny, Mayo, Wexford and Wicklow, with very strong south‑to‑southwest gusts forecast until midnight.

The forecaster cautioned that the winds may create large coastal waves, make cycling hazardous and lead to fallen trees and branches.

Cork County Council announced the cancellation of the “Malloween” event at Mallow Castle, which was due to run from 4 pm to 7 pm, citing public safety concerns.

The latest warnings follow recent storms Austen and Boelo, which have left power outages on the western seaboard, particularly in Sligo and Donegal.

Source: Irish Examiner. Photo: Raul Ling / Pexels.