Orange and Yellow rain warnings in Munster & Leinster due to Storm Austen
Thursday evening 22nd to Friday morning 23rd October
Due to significant rainfall accumulations in Munster and Leinster – particularly in Cork, Kerry and Waterford, there is a risk of flooding and hazardous road/travelling conditions.
Heavy rain associated with Storm Austen will spread eastwards across the country. Strong easterly winds will back northwesterly and strengthen further, especially in the south and southeast.
Impacts include
- Disruption and delays to public transport (rail, bus)
- Flooding expected (including localised)
- Very difficult travelling conditions
- Outdoor events impacted
- Debris, loose objects displaced
- Some fallen trees, branches
We would advise all customers to please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check with your transport operator website before travelling as there may be delays or curtailments due to adverse weather conditions.
- Status Orange – Rain warning for Cork, Kerry, Waterford:
- Valid: 22:00 Thursday 22/10/2026 to 05:00 Friday 23/10/2026
- Status Yellow – Status Yellow – Rain & Wind warning for Leinster & Munster
- Valid: 19:00 Thursday 22/10/2026 to 10:00 Friday 23/10/2026
- Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail: Customers are advised to or prior to travel for updates on services.
- TFI Local Link: Contact your local office for latest travel information.
- Bus Éireann: For up-to-date service information visit
- Dublin Bus: For up-to-date service information see @dublinbusnews or visit Dublin Bus – News.
- Go-Ahead Ireland: For up-to-date service information visit Service Updates – Go Ahead Ireland.
- Luas: For up-to-date service information visit Travel Updates – Luas.
We would advise all customers to check operator websites before travelling for the latest information on their service.
Check website for weather updates.
