A Status Orange rain warning has been issued for Cork, with three other counties set to be under a Status Yellow rain warning this weekend.
Met Éireann said heavy rain and thundery downpours are expected in Cork with possible river flooding, especially in mountainous areas, with very difficult travelling conditions also expected.
The Status Orange rain warning is in place from 9pm tomorrow night until 5am Sunday morning. A Status Yellow rain warning for Cork will precede the orange warning, and will be in place from 5pm.
Meanwhile, Kerry is under a Status Yellow rain warning from 5pm tomorrow until 5am Sunday, while Waterford and Wexford are also under a Status Yellow rain warning from 8pm tomorrow until 8am Sunday.
Met Éireann said spells of heavy rain, with the possibility of a few thundery downpours are expected for those under the yellow warning.
It has also warned of localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions.
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— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) October 17, 2025
⚠️Cork has been updated to a Status Orange Rainfall Warning for the following period:
⏲️21:00 tomorrow, Sat 18th Oct until 05:00 Sun 19th Oct
⚠️Wexford has been added to the Yellow Rainfall Warning in place from 20:00 Sat until 08:00 Sun
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Road users in areas affected by the orange warning are recommended to check local traffic and weather conditions before setting out on a journey, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has said.
The RSA said drivers need to slow down and allow a greater braking distance between themselves and the vehicle in front in wet weather conditions.
Pedestrians are being reminded to walk on the right-hand side of the road, facing traffic if there are no footpaths.
While cyclist "should ensure that they and their bike are visible to other road users by investing in a good set of front and rear lights (white at the front, red at the back) and by wearing clothes that help you be seen on your bike, consider wearing high visibility material".
Cork County Council's Severe Weather Assessment Team convened this evening.
Crews spent this afternoon inspecting known risk locations across the county.
The local authority said these crews will continue to monitor the situation throughout the weekend, while pumping arrangements will be in place in known problem locations.
The council is asking members of the public to exercise caution as driving conditions may be dangerous, with surface flooding possible.
Motorists are advised to avoid driving through flowing or standing water and to exercise caution during heavy rain. Motorists are also asked to be conscious of cyclists and pedestrians.
Issues such as flooding and road damage should be reported to the council’s 'Emergency Out of Hours' number (021) 4800048.
Call 999 or 112 and request the fire service, ambulance service, gardaí or Irish Coastguard as appropriate.
Read more: Red, Orange, Yellow: The weather warnings explained
