Wind Warning Updated as Forecasters Urge People to Secure Garden Furniture

Met Éireann has updated its yellow wind warning for very strong and gusty southeasterly winds, which now has an expected onset of 12:00 today, Tuesday 29 September 2026. A yellow rainfall warning for spells of heavy rain also covers Cork, and forecasters on social media are advising people to secure garden furniture and trampolines.

The updated wind warning was issued at 10:33 and applies to all six Munster counties, including Cork. It expires at 21:00 the same day. The potential impacts listed are wave overtopping and flooding on coasts, due to a combination of Spring tides, surge and very strong onshore winds, along with difficult travelling conditions, some fallen trees and branches, and debris and loose objects being displaced.

The rainfall warning has an expected onset of 13:00 today and also expires at 21:00. It lists localised flooding, difficult travelling conditions and poor visibility as potential impacts.

Weather Alerts Ireland posted the following on Facebook:

"Please take a few minutes this morning to tie down garden furniture, trampolines and bins"

Carlow Weather also flagged the risk of coastal flooding in the South:

"Risk of coastal flooding in South so be careful where you park today if parking near South coast. Especially around high tide this evening in Cork and Waterford…"

Carlow Weather also spoke to PJ Coogan on the Opinion Line on 96FM this morning. It said to expect a day of strong winds and heavy rain, and repeated the advice to take in garden furniture.

Securing your property

Use the time before the wind warning's expected onset to bring in or tie down anything the wind could pick up, such as garden furniture, trampolines and bins. The wind warning lists debris and loose objects being displaced as a potential impact.

Do not go outside to secure loose items once the strong winds have started. It is simply not worth the risk.

On the roads

Both warnings list difficult travelling conditions as a potential impact, and the rainfall warning adds poor visibility. Slow down where visibility is poor, and never drive through floodwater, as you cannot tell how deep it is or whether the road beneath has been damaged.

Coastal flooding is also listed as a potential impact of the wind warning, so think about where you park near the coast.

At home

Stay indoors and away from windows where possible. An interior room on the ground floor, away from external walls, is usually the safest place.

Unplug non-essential electrical equipment to protect against power surges. If flooding affects your property, turn off electricity at the mains only if you can do so safely, and never touch electrical equipment while standing in water.

Keep your phone charged and check Met Éireann for weather updates. Follow Cork Safety Alerts on social media for local updates. In an emergency, always dial 112 or 999.

Useful numbers

For power outages, contact ESB Networks on 1800 372 999 and have your MPRN (meter point reference number) ready. If you smell gas or suspect a leak, call Gas Networks Ireland immediately on 1800 20 50 50 with your GPRN ready. For water supply problems or burst mains, contact Uisce Éireann on 1800 278 278.

To report a storm-related incident or local conditions, Cork Safety Alerts has a freephone number: 1800 938 106.

When it passes

Check your property for damage once it is safe, and take photos for insurance claims. Never approach downed power lines; report them to ESB Networks straight away.

Check on elderly or vulnerable neighbours too. A knock on the door can make all the difference