While generally dry conditions are expected over the coming days, frost and fog are expected to remain a feature.

Met Éireann has warned of hazardous travelling conditions in some parts.

The weather advisory will come into effect at 8pm tonight and will remain in place until 9am tomorrow morning.

The weather warning, which comes into effect at 11am this morning, is set to remain in place until 5am tomorrow.

The weather advisory is now set to remain in place until midnight on Saturday.

Met Éireann has confirmed that while there remains some uncertainty in the forecast for Christmas weekend, "with Rudolph's help, Santa will have no problem making his way through the rain" if wet conditions persist.

The fog warning, issued this afternoon, is valid from 7pm this evening until 9am tomorrow morning.

A yellow wind and rain warning remains in place in Cork today.

Thousands of people are also being impacted by a boil water notice. 

At least 20 fallen trees have been reported across the city and powerlines have also fallen. Cork City Fire Brigade and ESB crews have been busy responding to incidents across the city.

More than 4,000 properties across the city and county remain without power this afternoon as Storm Barra continues to sweep across Cork.

With gale force winds gusting over 130 kilometres per hour, the lowest part of the town around New Street experienced flooding of several inches.

Business owners in Cork city have breathed a sigh of relief this morning as no damage was reported to city centre premises.

As Strom Barra continues to sweep across Cork this morning, here are some useful numbers to keep in mind.

The city and county are on high alert

The public has been advised of disruption to health services in Cork tomorrow due to Storm Barra.

As well as this the emergency services advise walkers to avoid any exposed areas, including seafront and cliff walkways, as they may be hit by sudden gusts, exposing themselves to unnecessary danger.

Met Éireann has issued an orange weather warning for Cork and a red marine warning for the southwest. 

MET Éireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning for Cork, for Tuesday, December 7 warning of potential disruptions to travel and power. The Status Orange wind warning has been issued for Cork, Clare, Kerry, Limerick, and Galway.

ROADS and parking areas along low-lying quays in Cork city centre may suffer localised flooding during expected high tides on Tuesday, December 7.

The national weather forecaster has said a spell of wet and very windy weather is expected to impact Ireland on Tuesday and Wednesday next week.

Odds on it snowing on Christmas Day at Cork Airport are the same as the odds of snowfall at Dublin Airport on December 25. 

In its October weather statement, Met Éireann revealed that the majority of monthly rainfall totals were above their Long-Term Average (LTA).

People are urged to be careful when out and about this afternoon, due to large amounts of surface water in places. A yellow weather warning remains in place for Cork until 8pm this evening.

Another status yellow weather warning has been issued for Cork with thunderstorms, localised flooding, and gale-force winds predicted for tonight

Met Éireann has issued a further status yellow rainfall warning for Cork, as well as three other counties - Carlow, Kildare, and Kilkenny.

The national forecaster is predicting heavy spells of persistent rain which will lead to localised flooding.The weather warning is valid from 3am Wednesday to 3am Thursday.

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow weather warning for Cork with heavy rain on the way. The forecaster is advising that persistent rain is expected from early tomorrow in Cork which it says will lead to localised flooding.

The warning came into effect at 12pm on Saturday. 

While it may be sunny in many parts of the county today, Met Éireann has issued a fresh weather warning for Cork.

MET ÉIREANN'S weather station at Sherkin Island recorded the joint-highest mean monthly temperature last month, according to a report recently published by the national weather forecaster.

The national weather forecaster has said there will be "prolonged rain with heavier bursts at times, heaviest and most persistent later on Friday". 

Met Éireann has this afternoon issued a weather advisory for Cork.

Some heavy bursts of rain are expected. 

Consultants are to be appointed to the Bantry flood relief scheme within a matter of weeks, the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Patrick O’Donovan has confirmed.

WARM weather conditions came to an abrupt end yesterday, as temperatures dropped from 20 to 13 degrees around Cork. The trend is set to continue, with “thundery” conditions and spot flooding possible around the county today.

A status yellow rain and thunderstorm warning is in place for Cork. Met Eireann issued the warning which came into effect on Wednesday morning from 9am until midday on Thursday.

A NAME widely associated with the Rebel County has been selected as part of Met Éireann’s latest list of storm names.

THE GLORIOUS sunshine is set to continue throughout the week in Cork, but there are signs that conditions will become more unsettled over the weekend.

Grab the sunscreen and throw on the shorts, because the weather is set to simmer for the week with dry, warm sunny days forecast for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as well as early predictions hinting at a warm weekend.

SUNNY spells and temperatures topping 20 degrees are expected this weekend with conditions looking promising for Sunday's All Ireland final.

WEATHER conditions are expected to deteriorate later this week, with Met Éireann forecasting heavy rain and a risk of isolated thunderstorms.

WEATHER stations in most locations across the country last month recorded their warmest July in eight years, according to Met Éireann's monthly climate statement.

MET Éireann has forecasted a mixture of wet, windy and possibly thundery conditions for the duration of this weekend, with warnings of hazardous driving conditions and spot flooding at times.

Met Éireann has this afternoon issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for the entire country with dreadful weather conditions are expected. The warning comes into effect at 6am tomorrow and will remain in place until 7pm tomorrow evening.

THE best of the Bank Holiday weather is well and truly behind us with outbreaks of rain and cloudy conditions forecasted for today and conditioning into the week.

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rainfall warning for Cork, Waterford, and Wexford. The warning, issued this morning, will come into effect at 3pm today.  {element}It will remain until 5am tomorrow morning.

Met Éireann has warned that possible spot flooding and local lightning could be in store for parts of the country today.

Popular café chain Perry Street Market Café will be unable to open its Ringaskiddy branch tomorrow due to the impacts of today's weather conditions.  The business has taken to social media this evening to make the announcement.

MOTORISTS are being warned to be cautious on the roads as rain is expected across the country. According to Met Éireann, thundery downpours could occur later today.