The six counties of Northern Ireland are under a status yellow weather warning, issued by the UK Met Office, which is due to lapse at 3pm on Sunday. Met Éireann predicts a dull start for the rest of the country, with outbreaks of drizzle and occasionally heavy rain. Counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary and Waterford will come under a status yellow rain warning from 9pm on Monday until 9am Tuesday. The State will also be affected by a status yellow wind warning between 3am and 9pm on Tuesday. Met Éireann anticipates “very strong and gusty” southerly winds, with gales possible near coasts.

Source: The Irish Times December 07, 2025 10:36 UTC