⚠️ Yellow Wind And Rain Warning Issued for Cork

Cork Safety Alerts

21 Oct 2026 — 1 min read

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Wind And Rain warning for Ireland.

Heavy rain associated with Storm Austen will spread eastwards across the country. Strong easterly winds will back northwesterly and strengthen further, especially in the south and southeast.

Potential impacts:

Difficult travelling conditions
Localised flooding possible
Outdoor events impacted
Debris, loose objects displaced
Some fallen trees, branches

Warning details:

Status: Yellow
Type: Wind And Rain
Areas: Ireland
Valid from: 19:00 Thursday 22 October
Valid to: 10:00 Friday 23 October
Issued: 10:33 Wednesday 21 October

Further information via met.ie.

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Some important numbers, and safety advice that you may need during Storm Austen. Feel free to print, or screenshot as needed.