The **Status Yellow Rain warning** for much of Munster indicates that Cork, Kerry, and additional counties like Galway, Limerick, Clare, and Waterford are set to face significant rainfall this weekend. Starting at 12 a.m. on Saturday, the warning will be in effect for 24 hours, with **Météireann** cautioning about potential **localized flooding** and **difficult travel conditions** due to the heavy downpour.
Weather forecasts show that **Cork and Kerry** are likely to bear the brunt of the storm, with some areas of **West Cork** possibly receiving over **100mm of rain** in the next 48 hours. Alan O’Reilly from **Carlow Weather** has emphasized the need for people in the Southwest to stay vigilant as the storm approaches, particularly with the risk of thunderstorms adding to the already challenging conditions. Residents in these regions should prepare for potentially hazardous weather and keep updated with further forecasts.In the Atlantic, Hurricane Kirk was upgraded to a Category 3 storm, and it is predicted to get stronger over the next few days. According to current projections, the hurricane will pass just south of Ireland the following week. However, long-term weather forecasts should always be regarded with caution, so this could alter in the days to come.
It looks like **Cork**, also known as the **Rebel County**, will experience some downpours starting tomorrow morning and into the early afternoon, with heavier rain beginning around **10 p.m. on Friday**. These downpours will intensify overnight and persist through **Saturday**, finally easing up before midnight.
For those hoping to enjoy the weekend outdoors, **Sunday** appears to be the better option. While there will still be some **partly cloudy conditions** and **patchy rain**, the weather is expected to remain mostly dry. So if you’re planning anything outside, Sunday would be the day to aim for, as it should provide a break from the heavier rains.
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