24/10/2011

Met Eireann Issue Severe Weather Warning

As heavy rain and strong winds continue to batter Ireland a severe weather warning has been issued for at least the next 24 hours.

Met Éireann has released the warning and are advising motorists to exercise extreme care on the roads where spot flooding and debris are making driving conditions dangerous.

The east and south of the country are the worst effected with winds reaching up to 100kph and heavy downpours causing flooding, although winds are expected to moderate in the afternoon.

Last night Met Eireann said it expected showers to develop in all areas with up to 70mm of rain expected to fall between now and Tuesday morning.

Coastal counties of Munster and Leinster are most at risk for the highest rainfall and flooding is probable in some areas.

Theres a gale warning in place and high winds are expected on Irish coastal waters from Fair Head to Carlingford Lough to Mizen Head and on the Irish Sea.

(LB/GK)

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