06/06/2016

Met Eireann Issues Orange Weather Warning

Met Eireann has issued an orange weather warning for heavy rainfall this afternoon, 06 June.

Thundery conditions are expected in some parts of Ireland and flooding may occur.

The showers are expected to continue to break out through the rest of the day, most like across Leinster and the Northwest.

The warning will remain in place until 1am on Tuesday, 07 June.

(CD/LM)


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