Met Éireann has alerted the public to a yellow rain alert for Co Kerry, effective from 7pm on Sunday until 10am Monday morning. Notifying locals of potential heavy rainfall and the risk of local flooding, the weather agency has urged motorists to stay aware of possibly reduced visibility and challenging driving conditions.
Signalling a shift from the breezy and blustery weather of Saturday afternoon to more widespread rain showers and occasional isolated thunderstorms, Met Éireann has communicated that Saturday’s conditions will remain predominantly dry, aside from continuous showers in the north, with bouts of sunshine breaking through. Anticipated maximum temperatures range from 6 to 10 degrees, although it may feel chillier due to northwesterly winds.
The breezy weather will sustain into Saturday, with clear spells punctuated by scattered showers. These showers, however, are expected to dissipate overnight. As the forceful northwesterly winds calm, cloud cover will start to build from the southwest and west, with rainfall approaching the coastal regions of Kerry. Night temperatures will fall between 0 to 5 degrees, hinting at the possible arrival of frost.
Most areas will stay dry on Sunday, with intermittent patches of sunshine in Midlands, North, and East. Nevertheless, clouds are predicted to gather from the west, gradually spreading rain from the southwest to cover most of Munster, Connacht, and parts of south Leinster throughout the morning and afternoon. Predicted maximum afternoon temperatures lie between 8 to 11 degrees.
A rainy Sunday night with a chance of drizzle is expected, heavier in the west and southwest regions with possible localized flooding. There may also be fog in hilly and coastal areas, with the lowest temperatures expected to be between 4 to 8 degrees.
Monday’s forecast indicates a predominantly cloudy day with spurts of rain, potentially heavy in some areas, with the possibility of flooding in certain spots. The weather will likely improve in the southwest, with the potential for brighter spells. Monday’s highest temperatures are expected to be between 7 to 10 degrees.
The approaching Monday evening expects to be predominantly overcast with continuous rainfall, potentially severe at times, although the downpours should diminish throughout the night. The temperature is projected to descend to a chilly 4 to 6 degrees amidst a faint to average easterly wind. Tuesday is likely to be another largely overcast day, albeit drier compared to the previous one, with periodic rain showers persisting. A stronger and more continuous downpour is projected to invade southern and southwestern areas in the evening. The day’s peak temperatures may fluctuate between 9 to 12 degrees.
Tuesday night forecasts suggest that the rain will traverse northeast, with potential for intense showers and the coldest temperatures ranging from 2 to 5 degrees. Wednesday anticipates an initially cloudy weather with forthcoming spells of rainfall which could be heavy in certain instances. Current predictions suggest clearing skies moving northwards throughout the day, followed by periods of sunshine from the south. Additionally, periodic showers are anticipated, with some being quite heavy and a chance of hail and thunder. The highest temperature for the day is expected to be between 7 to 9 degrees.
The night of Wednesday promises more rainfall, potentially severe coupled with hail, although it is likely to be sporadic with extensive dry intervals appearing overnight. The coldest temperatures are expected to be from -2 to +2 degrees with a potential for frost and ice accumulation as the winds decrease.
The weather for the remaining week and into the Easter week appears to endure instability with more showers and longer periods of rainfall, potentially severe at times.