News Summary

• Storm Austen is forecast to track to the south coast on Thursday evening.
• An orange warning – the second highest level – for rain has been issued for six counties, including Cork, Dublin, Kerry, Waterford, Wexford, and Wicklow.
• A nationwide yellow warning for rain and wind has also been issued from 19:00 local time on Thursday to 10:00 on Friday.
• Storm Austen expected to bring widespread rain on Thursday night, clearing east on Friday morning.
• More wet and windy weather is forecast for Saturday.