Met Éireann issues urgent Status Orange and Yellow rain and wind alerts for 16 counties
Met Éireann has issued urgent weather warnings for multiple counties. A Status Orange rain warning is now in effect for Dublin, Wexford, and Wicklow. This warning will start at 2 PM on Friday and last until 11 AM on Saturday. Significant flooding and treacherous travel conditions are expected due to heavy rainfall.
Status Yellow Warnings Issued for Additional Counties
In addition to the Orange warning, a Status Yellow wind warning is in place for Dublin, Louth, Wexford, and Wicklow. This wind warning will commence at 12 PM on Friday and will remain effective until 4 AM on Saturday. Forecasters expect strong north-easterly winds that may create debris and difficult travel situations.
A further 13 counties are under separate Status Yellow rain warnings. These counties include:
- Cork
- Kerry
- Limerick
- Tipperary
- Waterford
- Carlow
- Kildare
- Kilkenny
- Louth
- Meath
The rain warning for Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, and Waterford is effective from 9 AM on Friday until 9 AM on Saturday. Meanwhile, Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Louth, Meath, Wexford, and Wicklow will have a Yellow rain warning from 11 AM Friday to 11 AM Saturday.
Weather Forecast for the Upcoming Days
As the day progresses, rain will spread northward across the country. Some areas may experience heavy downpours, although there will be brief sunny intervals as well. Temperatures throughout the day will range from 7°C to 15°C, depending on the region.
The evening is expected to be mostly cloudy with scattered showers; however, more rainfall will approach from the south overnight. The temperature will drop to between 5°C and 11°C, with the coldest readings occurring in Connacht and Ulster.
Met Éireann meteorologist Linda Hughes noted that unsettled weather patterns are likely to persist in the coming days due to continuous low-pressure systems. Residents should remain prepared for further updates as weather conditions evolve.
