Yellow wind warning in effect for Cork and 10 other counties as gusty conditions set in
Forecasters say very windy conditions are expected. Picture: Denis Minihane.
A status yellow wind warning is now in effect for Cork and 10 other counties, with Met Éireann warning of strong and gusty winds on Sunday afternoon and evening.
The alert, which also covers Clare, Kerry, Waterford, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Wexford and Wicklow, began at 4pm on Sunday and runs until midnight.
Forecasters say very windy conditions are expected, with strong to gusty southwest winds bringing the risk of wave overtopping, fallen trees and branches, and difficult travelling conditions.
Loose objects may also be displaced, particularly in exposed areas.
Sunday will remain cloudy with spells of rain and drizzle, although some drier breaks are expected during the morning. More persistent rain will move northwards during the afternoon, turning heavy at times before clearing from the southwest later in the evening.
It will be noticeably milder, with highs of 9C to 12C, and winds strengthening again through the day, reaching near-gale or gale force along Atlantic coasts.
Looking ahead, Met Éireann says an unsettled Atlantic pattern will dominate the week, bringing spells of rain and blustery conditions, broken by occasional drier and brighter intervals.
Monday will offer some sunshine and showers, with rain spreading from the south later, while further rain or showers are expected on Tuesday before drier and colder conditions develop at night, with frost possible in eastern areas.
Wednesday will start dry with sunny spells before rain returns from the west later in the day.
Check out the Irish Examiner's WEATHER CENTRE for regularly updated short and long range forecasts wherever you are.
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