A number of weather warnings have been issued for the coming days.
Met Eireann is forecasting the potential for heavy rain in parts as well as strong winds.
Met Eireann rain warning 18 Sept. Image: Met EireannThe first of the warnings will take effect from midnight tonight - a status yellow rain alert.
It will be in place for the western half of the country until the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Met Eireann says Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Donegal and Connacht can expect heavy and persistent showers.
A rain warning has been issued for Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Donegal & Connacht
Outbreaks of rain will give totals of 30-60mm, locally higher on hills 🌧️
⚠️Localised flooding
🚗Travel disruption
⏲️00:00 19/09 to 06:00 20/09
More here 👇https://t.co/Xg3aMJlyuS pic.twitter.com/mAGffV4BMo— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) September 18, 2023
While a number of similar wind alerts will also be in place between tomorrow and Wednesday evening.
A wind warning has been issued for Donegal & Mayo⚠️
West/South-westerly winds will be very strong & gusty 🌬️
Potential impacts:
🍃Chance of falling branches/trees
🚗Difficult driving conditions
Valid: 06:00 - 18:00 Wednesday 20/09
More here 👇https://t.co/Xg3aMJlyuS pic.twitter.com/mEbd0dm8en— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) September 18, 2023
The first will run in west Galway and Kerry from 5pm tomorrow.
A wind warning has been issued for Donegal & Mayo⚠️
West/South-westerly winds will be very strong & gusty 🌬️
Potential impacts:
🍃Chance of falling branches/trees
🚗Difficult driving conditions
Valid: 06:00 - 18:00 Wednesday 20/09
More here 👇https://t.co/Xg3aMJlyuS pic.twitter.com/mEbd0dm8en— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) September 18, 2023
While in the early hours of Wednesday morning there will be a similar warning for Cork, Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow - as well as Donegal and Mayo.
