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24-hour Status Yellow rain warning for West Cork

April 16th, 2022 4:09 PM

By Jackie Keogh

A Status Yellow wind warning has been issued for West Cork Photo: (Shutterstock)

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If you are travelling later today in West Cork or Kerry please take extra care as a status yellow rainfall warning has been issued by Met Éireann.

The warning is in effect from 4pm today for a 24-hour period and localised flooding is possible, according to Met Éireann.

A spokesperson said spells of heavy rain are forecast for Kerry and West Cork from Saturday afternoon through to Sunday afternoon. A small craft marine warning was also issued.

Southerly winds are expected to reach Force 6 at times on Irish coasts from Valentia to Slyne Head to Rossan Point.

 

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