Get ready for a splashy weekend with Met Éireann's rain warnings and a surprise Indian summer!
Get your umbrellas and your best rain dance moves ready! Met Éireann has just unleashed Status Yellow rain warnings for six counties, including Cork, Kerry, Clare, Limerick, Mayo, and Galway. With predictions of heavy and persistent rain starting from tomorrow afternoon, localised flooding and tricky travel conditions could put a damper on your weekend plans. But fear not, there's always a reason to embrace the Irish weather—it's what makes us who we are! After all, a little rain never hurt anyone, right? Picture yourself splashing through puddles or trying to keep your Guinness dry while dancing at the Cork Jazz Festival!
In the midst of this wet weather, Met Éireann is also hinting at an unexpected twist in the forecast—an Indian summer! Fresh off the heels of issuing those rain warnings, it seems that the weather gods are planning a major U-turn. Who would've thought that while the skies pour down, the sun could be peeking through just around the corner? It’s almost as if Mother Nature herself can’t decide whether she wants a rain-soaked bash or a sunny soiree!
Speaking of parties, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is kicking off just as the rain dances in! How’s that for a coincidence? All eyes will be on Cork as the rain will likely be playing a prominent role in the festivities. But if you think that the rain will ruin the fun, think again—Cork's festival has seen some pretty phenomenal jazz performances paired with some pretty phenomenal puddles. Welly-clad attendees are bound to make the most of both the music and the weather, blending two of Ireland's favorites.
So while you keep an eye out for those rain clouds, mark your calendars for the possible reprieve from the deluge—along with the unforgettable tunes at the music festival. After all, nothing brings a community together like good jazz and rain-soaked adventures! Who knows, you might just find a new dance partner while dodging raindrops. As unpredictable as the Irish weather may be, that’s where the fun often starts!
Oh, and did you know? The term "Indian summer" isn't just for warm autumn days; it's also a great reason to keep your spirits high even when dark clouds loom! And here's a little nugget of Irish charm: the average yearly rainfall in Ireland is about 1,000 mm—yes, that explains the lush greenery! So, let's embrace the rain and dance like everyone's watching—even if they are sheltering under their umbrellas!
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Fresh from issuing a status yellow rain warning for tomorrow, Met Eireann has forecast a massive U-turn with an Indian summer front, likely.
Met Éireann has issued Status Yellow weather warnings for several counties which come into force tomorrow (Thursday, October 24).
A Status Yellow Rainfall Warning has been issued by the national forecaster as the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival gets underway tomorrow.
The forecaster issued yellow rain warnings for counties Mayo, Galway, Clare, Limerick, Kerry and Cork, due to come into effect at 3pm on Thursday. The warnings ...
Met Éireann has issued status yellow rain warnings for several counties including Limerick, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Cork and Kerry. Reporter: David Hurley.
The weather bosses issued the warnings for counties Cork, Kerry, Clare, Limerick, Mayo and Galway from tomorrow afternoon until Friday afternoon. Advertisement.