18/10/2013

Met Éireann Warn Of Possible Flooding

A yellow weather warning has been issued with up to 50mm of rain forecast in the next 24 hours, along with gale force winds.

Met Éireann have warned that flooding is possible in some areas, particularly southern and eastern parts of Munster, much of Leinster and eastern parts of Ulster.

Meteorologists have forecast 25mm to 40mm of rainfall today with up to 50mm in mountainous areas.

It has forecast "heavy rainfall" in many areas during the afternoon with "torrential downpours" and "spot flooding".

(MH/IT)

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