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Here’s when Storm Austen is due to hit Ireland today as Met Eireann issues Orange warning
Published 10:02 22 Oct 2026 BST
Add us as a preferred source on Google »Storm Austen is set to bring heavy rain and difficult travelling conditions to Ireland, with several counties facing Status Orange weather warnings from tonight.
Met Eireann has warned that intense rainfall could lead to flooding, travel disruption and hazardous conditions on the roads as the storm moves across the country.
Cork, Kerry and Waterford will be under a Status Orange rain warning from 10:00pm tonight until 5:00am on Friday.
A separate Orange warning will come into effect for Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow from 2:00am on 8:00am on Friday morning.
A Status Yellow wind and rain warning will also apply nationwide from 7:00pm tonight until 10:00am on Friday, with heavy rain expected to spread eastwards.
The heaviest rainfall and strongest winds are expected across Munster and parts of southern Leinster, although localised flooding is possible elsewhere.
Drivers have been urged to take extra care, with difficult driving conditions, fallen branches and debris possible during the storm and Friday morning commute.
People are advised to keep an eye on the latest Met Eireann updates, as weather warnings and conditions may change.
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