Met Éireann issues Status Yellow rain warning for six counties ahead of Electric Picnic

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning for six counties in the southeast and south of Ireland, with the alert taking effect on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The warning, which was updated to include Cork on Wednesday afternoon, covers Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Cork, and Waterford. It is valid from midday on Thursday until 3 a.m. on Friday, August 28. The national forecaster warned of spells of heavy rain with a possibility of thunderstorms during the alert period. Potential impacts include localised flooding, difficult travelling conditions, and disruption to outdoor events.