Multiple weather warnings in place including for Cork, Kerry and Waterford

Multiple weather warnings are in place for different parts of Ireland, including Cork, Kerry and Waterford, for wind and rain. Picture: Chani Anderson 

Multiple weather warnings are place for different parts of Ireland today, including Cork, Kerry and Waterford, for wind and rain. 

The first is a yellow warning for wind for Munster, which will now come into effect at the earlier time of 12pm. 

Met Éireann has warned that very strong and gusty southeasterly winds may cause wave overtopping and flooding on coasts due to a combination of spring tides, surge and very strong onshore winds.

The national weather forecaster has also advised that potential impacts could include difficult travelling conditions, some fallen trees and branches and displaced debris and loose objects. 

The second warning is for rain, which may lead to localised flooding, difficult travelling conditions and poor visibility. 

It will come into effect for Cork, Kerry and Waterford at 1pm. 

A third warning for wind will come into effect at 3pm for Galway, Mayo and Sligo. 

All three warnings will remain in place until 9pm. 

A fourth alert for rain will come into place for Wexford and Wicklow at 9pm. It will stay in place until 4am. 

Localised flooding expected in city centre 

Cork City Council said it is predicting localised surface flooding at high tide on Tuesday on a number of low-lying city centre quays including Wandesford Quay, Lavitt's Quay, Union Quay, Kyrl's Quay and South Terrace.

High tide is at 7.46pm. 

"This is not a fluvial flooding event and is primarily a tidal occurrence," a city council spokesperson said.

However, pedestrians and motorists are advised to exercise caution, avoid parking on affected quays, and allow extra time for travel, as traffic delays may occur in the city centre.

Households and businesses are being urged to take precautionary measures to protect their properties.

"Cork City Council is closely monitoring the situation and will have crews on standby to respond as required.

"No road closures are currently expected; however, temporary lane restrictions may be put in place in certain areas at certain times," the spokesperson added.

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