Key facts
- Farmers are advised that 30mm to 70mm of rain is expected over the coming week.
- Rainfall totals are expected to be 200% to 300% of the climatological norm.
- Status Yellow rainfall warnings have been issued for Co. Cork and Co. Waterford.
- Potential impacts include spot flooding, difficult travel conditions, and impaired visibility.
- A potato blight advisory is in effect from Saturday until Monday.
- Temperatures will be 1° to 3° below normal, ranging between 10° and 13°.
Farmers are being advised that between 30mm to 70mm of rain is expected over the coming week, which is approximately 200% to 300% of the climatological norm. Met Éireann's latest farming commentary indicates that the highest rainfall accumulations are anticipated in the west of the country. The upcoming week is forecast to be cooler, with temperatures ranging between 10° and 13°, 1° to 3° below normal. Sunshine amounts are expected to be closer to average or below. Drying conditions will be poor, with limited opportunities for spraying due to frequent rain and blustery winds. Soil moisture deficits are expected to decrease from 10mm in the south to 50mm in the east, with soils generally becoming close to saturation. Met Éireann has issued Status Yellow rainfall warnings for Co. Cork from 6:00 p.m. until midnight on Friday, June 5, and for Co. Waterford from 9:00 p.m. tonight until 3:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. Potential impacts include spot flooding, difficult travel conditions, and impaired visibility. An unsettled weekend is forecast with rain or showers each day and breezy conditions at times. Additionally, a potato blight advisory is in effect from Saturday until Monday, as weather conditions conducive to the spread of potato blight are expected to develop.