Expert explains reports of ‘mini tornado’ in Cork

And it doesn’t look like it’s gonna get much better…

A weather expert has explained reports of ‘mini tornado’ in Cork

Yup, you read that correctly.

Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather stunned his followers this morning when he reported a possible small tornado near Midleton in Cork overnight.

Reports of possible small tornado near Midleton in Cork overnight with damage done to property. Any other followers in that area notice it? pic.twitter.com/MgxjDPy1LD

— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) December 8, 2025

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However, this has since been explained, with him confirming it was a ‘remarkable gust of 156 knots’.

A weather station in Ringaskiddy County Cork recorded a remarkable gust of 156 knots which is 289kmh last night at 12:26am. I have receive multiple reports of damage in Cork. Based on reports it was not a Tornado but a downburst. The station is operated by Martek Limited. pic.twitter.com/m9V0BI8mCU

— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) December 8, 2025

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This follows very poor weather in the south east, which unfortunately doesn’t look set to improve much.

Met Éireann has issued a yellow rain warning for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary, Waterford from 9pm tonight, Monday December 8, into tomorrow morning.

They have warned that heavy rain falling on already saturated ground may cause difficult travel conditions.