A series of Status Yellow rain warnings have been issued for the large parts of Ireland over the coming days.

Spells of heavy rain are expected, with the heaviest falls in the east and southeast, raising the risk of localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions.

Friday, 19 September 2025

• Areas affected: Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Waterford
• Valid: 14:00 Friday to 00:00 Saturday
• Possible impacts: localised flooding, poor visibility, difficult travelling

Saturday, 20 September 2025

• Areas affected: Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow, Cork, Tipperary, Waterford
• Valid: 00:00 Saturday to 00:00 Sunday
• Possible impacts: localised flooding, poor visibility, difficult travelling

Northern Ireland

• Areas affected: Antrim, Down
• UK Met Office Yellow warning valid from 12:00 Saturday to 03:00 Sunday, with a small chance of flooding and travel disruption.

Motorists are advised to take care, allow extra time for journeys, and stay updated on local weather

The forecaster said spells of heavy rain at times could lead to localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions.

Met Éireann has also issued small craft warnings for coastal waters. From Belfast Lough to Wicklow Head to Mizen Head, southwest winds are expected to reach force six or higher between midnight and 9am on Friday. A further small craft warning is in place from Slyne Head to Rossan Point to Fair Head, where southwest winds will increase to force six at times between midnight and 5pm on Friday.

More settled conditions to come

High pressure is set to dominate Ireland’s weather through much of nextweek, bringing more settled conditions as the recent run of Atlantic systems gives way to a predominantly easterly airflow. Winds will begin moderate to fresh from the northeast before easing and turning light easterly. The dry spell is expected to last into next weekend. Forecast models show increasing uncertainty at the turn of the month, with deep Atlantic lows lining up while high pressure lingers to the east or northeast of Ireland.