Beware, Cork! The weather has a warning for you

Ní mór an aimsir a ghlacadh ar éanró
Seachas sárú agus áille,
Ní hiontach smaoineamh anuaire
Ar an bhfuacht a bheidh ann tráthnóna
Excerpt from a poem by Liam de Róiste, 1960.
Met Éireann has issued a status orange rainfall warning for Cork, with heavy rain and some intense and thundery downpours expected. The warning is in effect from 2 pm today until 8 pm tonight.
The weather service is warning that flooding is possible, so it's important to be prepared. If you're planning on being out and about, be sure to wear waterproof clothing and footwear. You should also be aware of the risk of surface water flooding and avoid driving through flooded areas.
Here are some tips to help you stay safe during the rainfall warning:
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Be aware of the weather forecast and be prepared for heavy rainfall.

If you're planning on being out and about, wear waterproof clothing and footwear.

Be aware of the risk of surface water flooding and avoid driving through flooded areas.

If you see flooding, turn around and find another route.

Don't walk through floodwater, as it can be deep and fast-flowing.

If you're driving, slow down and be extra careful.

If you see any downed power lines, stay away from them and call the ESB.

The rainfall warning is in effect until 8 pm tonight, so be sure to stay tuned to the latest weather forecast. Met Éireann will provide updates as they become available.