Unsettled Week Ahead for Cork as Persistent Rain and Fresh Winds Set In

Met Éireann is forecasting an increasingly unsettled week for Cork and Munster, with multiple rounds of rain and fresh southerly winds from Tuesday onwards. While today remains relatively quiet, conditions will deteriorate through the week with widespread rainfall and breezy spells expected.

Monday 29 September: Quiet Start

Any early mist and fog will clear later this morning, leaving mainly cloudy skies with isolated light rain or drizzle. Temperatures will reach 14 to 16°C with light to moderate southerly winds.

Tonight will remain cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain or drizzle, along with mist and fog. Temperatures will stay mild, dropping only to 10 to 14°C with light to moderate southerly breezes continuing.

Tuesday 30 September: Rain Turns Persistent

Tuesday will bring dull conditions with outbreaks of rain or drizzle throughout the day, accompanied by mist and hill fog. The rain will turn more persistent during the evening, with detailed model data suggesting rainfall could intensify significantly by afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 14 to 16°C are expected with light to moderate southerly winds.

Tuesday night will remain wet initially with widespread rain before becoming lighter and patchier towards morning. Temperatures will stay mild, not falling below 13 to 15°C, with moderate to fresh southerly breezes developing.

Wednesday 1 October: Scattered Showers

Wednesday will continue cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain, most frequent in western and northern areas. Some pulses of showery rain could bring brief heavy bursts during the afternoon. Temperatures will climb to 15 to 18°C with moderate to fresh southerly breezes.

The night will remain cloudy with scattered rain continuing, and temperatures staying mild at 13 to 15°C.

Thursday 2 October: Wet and Breezy

Thursday looks set to be a particularly wet and breezy day, with widespread rain heaviest in the west and northwest. Detailed atmospheric models indicate a deepening Atlantic low pressure system will bring persistent heavy rainfall, especially over higher ground. Highest temperatures of 14 to 16°C are forecast with fresh southerly winds.

Rain will clear eastwards early Thursday night, bringing temporary dry spells. However, more cloud and rain will spread from the southwest later. Temperatures will drop to 9 to 12°C with winds becoming southerly.

Friday 3 October: Another Wet Day

Friday will bring another wet and breezy day with widespread rain, heavy at times. Model data suggests another frontal system will deliver significant rainfall with fresh to strong southerly winds. Highest temperatures will reach 16 to 18°C.

Weekend Outlook

Conditions should improve somewhat for the weekend, becoming generally drier, although some showers remain likely, especially in northern and western areas.

Travel Implications

With multiple rounds of rain forecast from Tuesday onwards, motorists should expect surface water on roads, particularly on Tuesday evening and throughout Thursday. The N40, M8, and other major routes around Cork may see reduced visibility during heavier downpours. Allow extra journey time and monitor conditions before travelling.

The national outlook confirms an unsettled week with above-average temperatures and milder conditions despite the wet weather.