11/12/2015

Further Weather Warning Issued

Met Éireann has issued a weather warning ahead of this weekend.

The Status Orange rainfall warning is for counties Clare, Cork and Kerry.

It came into force on Friday morning at 7am and will be in place until 23.59 on Saturday, 12 December.

Prolonged periods of very heavy rain, between 30mm and 50mm, is expected, with higher levels due on higher ground. Further flooding is expected.

The weather forecaster has said it will continue to issue weather updates throughout the day.

(JP/LM)

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