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Cork will be hit by strong winds tonight, according to Met Éireann, which issued a yellow wind status warning for the county.
The meteorologist warns of strong winds from south to southwest in the county that will reach average speeds of 50 km / h to 65 km / h with gusts of 90 km / h to 110 km / h that are expected to hit Cork.
The weather warning is in effect from midnight tonight until 11 a.m. tomorrow.
In Kerry, winds are also expected to reach average speeds of 50 to 65 km / h with gusts of 90 to 110 km / h, which will trigger a yellow wind warning from 10 p.m. tonight until 7 a.m. tomorrow morning. tomorrow.
Met Éireann also warned that wind speeds may be higher in coastal and exposed areas. There is also a gale warning in Irish coastal waters with south to southwest winds reaching a strong gale or gale force tonight.
Elsewhere, Waterford and Wexford are expected to be hit by high winds tonight.
Meanwhile, in Galway and May, a yellow rain status advisory will go into effect from 9:00 pm tonight until 9:00 pm Saturday morning.
High rainfall levels between 20-40mm will bring a risk of localized flooding in counties with a higher risk of flash floods in mountainous areas.
Earlier this week, Cork city center was severely affected by flooding with much of Cork city center under several inches of water.
This caused the closure of several streets and the docks were flooded with water.
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