03/10/2014

Met Éireann Issues Weather Warning

A weather warning has been issued by Met Éireann and will be in place for most of the day (Friday).

The yellow warning comes as up to 40mm of rain is due to fall today, with winds also reaching gale force.

Rain is expected to move southeastwards throughout the day and will be heavy in places. Areas expected to be affected by the conditions and potential flooding include Carlow, Cork, Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford.

Met Éireann has said some brighter weather will follow but further outbreaks of rain should still be expected.

A risk of localised flooding is in place for areas of Leinster, Munster and Ulster.

(JP)

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