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Met Éireann Issues Wind and Rain Warnings for Cork and Kerry

Met Éireann has two active weather warnings for Cork and Kerry: a Yellow Rain Warning until 9pm tonight and a Yellow Wind Warning tomorrow noon to 8pm.

Cork Safety Alerts

10 Apr 2026 — 1 min read

Met Éireann has issued two weather warnings for Cork and Kerry, with a Yellow Rain Warning currently active and a Yellow Wind Warning coming into effect tomorrow afternoon.

The Rain Warning, which also covers Waterford, is valid until 9pm this evening and warns of spells of heavy rain on Friday. Potential impacts include localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions.

From noon tomorrow, Saturday, 11 April 2026, a Yellow Wind Warning takes effect for Cork and Kerry until 8pm. Very strong and gusty southwesterly winds are forecast, accompanied by squally heavy showers or longer spells of rain, with a chance of hail and thunder. Potential impacts include difficult travelling conditions, spot flooding, some fallen trees and branches, and debris and loose objects displaced.

The wind warning was issued at 17:26 today, Friday, 10 April 2026.

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⚠️ Yellow Wind Warning Issued for Cork

Met Éireann has issued a Yellow - Wind Warning for Cork. Valid: 12:00 Saturday 11 April until 20:00 Saturday 11 April, further information will be issued shortly. Further information via met.ie.