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18/06/2008
'Heavy Rain' Predicted Across The Country
'Take care on the roads' is the message for motorists across Ireland today, as outbreaks of heavy rain have been forecast for many parts of the country.
Forecasters have warned that the heavy downpours could lead to reduced visibility on the roads. Coastal counties could also experience spot flooding.
According to reports, the weather has also caused disruption to ferry services.
(KMcA)
Forecasters have warned that the heavy downpours could lead to reduced visibility on the roads. Coastal counties could also experience spot flooding.
According to reports, the weather has also caused disruption to ferry services.
(KMcA)
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Skibbereen Faces Flooding Risk
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Skibbereen Faces Flooding Risk
An effort to protect parts of Skibbereen in west Cork has been launched following fears of flooding this afternoon. A combination of high tide, sea swells, heavy rain and melting snow has led to concerns that some areas may be badly flooded.
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Ireland WeatherToday:Gale, coastal severe gale, northwest winds ease from late afternoon. Scattered showers will fall as snow over the hills at first, becoming isolated from mid-afternoon. Maximum temperature 7 °C.Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
