14/10/2019

Yellow Weather Warning Issued For Heavy Rain

A yellow weather warning for rain has been put in place across many counties in Ireland.

The warning came into effect at 11pm on Sunday night, 13 October, and is in place until 11.59pm on Monday, 14 October.

The warning is for Munster, Connacht, Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Wexford, Offaly and Westmeath.

Met Éireann said: "Heavy rainfall expected during the period with some heavy bursts occurring in short intervals of time.

"There is potential for flooding."

(CD/CM)






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