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Two marine warnings for gale-force winds will also be in effect today. Alamy Stock Photo
Weather Forecast
Heavy rain and 'unseasonable' winds forecast as Status Yellow warning issued for three counties
The weather warning comes into effect at 2pm in Galway, Mayo and Kerry.
LAST UPDATE | 2 Jun 2025
GET THE UMBRELLAS back out – Met Éireann has issued a weather warning for three counties with “heavy rain” with “very strong” gusty winds to hit later today.
The national forecaster issued a status yellow rain alert as the recent spell of “fairly unsettled” weather continues.
Heavy rain and very strong, gusty southerly “unseasonable” winds are expected to sweep across the west coast for the afternoon and evening, with conditions set to deteriorate rapidly from 2pm.
Met Éireann said the weather alert will come into effect for counties Galway, Mayo, Kerry from 2pm until 10pm later that night.
⚠️Status Yellow-Rain warning for Galway, Mayo, Kerry⚠️
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) June 1, 2025
On Monday afternoon & evening-Heavy rain with very strong, gusty southerly winds near the coast.
Possible impacts:
Localised flooding
Poor visibility
Difficult travelling conditions
Valid: 14:00 to 22:00 Mon 02/06/2025 pic.twitter.com/UhS9SjdwPN
Severe weather is expected, with intense downpours and powerful winds particularly affecting coastal regions with strong gusts. Highest temperatures will range between 13 and 18 degrees.
The forecaster warned that the adverse weather conditions may cause localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult driving conditions.
Met Eireann has also issued two Status Yellow marine warnings for gales.
The first of these alerts applies from Valentia to Erris Head to Fair Head and is active between 1pm and 10pm on Monday.
The second warning applies from Valentia to Erris Head to Fair Head and will be active between 7pm on Monday and 4am on Tuesday.
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