Heavy rainfall and significant flooding are forecast nationwide as a series of weather warnings take effect.
Thirteen counties are subject to a yellow alert for prolonged rain beginning at 9am, reports Breaking News.
Dublin, Wicklow and Wexford will face an orange warning starting at 2pm today and lasting until 8am on Saturday.
Motorists are being warned of extremely challenging travel conditions until the alerts lift tomorrow, reports Breaking News.
Strong winds are also anticipated as Storm Claudia moves across the country.
Rebecca Cantwell from Met Éireann said there is a serious threat of flooding, reports Breaking News.
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“Due to the recent rainfall earlier in the week, we have saturated grounds and swollen rivers as it is. So the addition of this extra rainfall means that we can expect significant river and surface flooding in those counties under the orange warning. There will be hazardous driving conditions, all counties under the rainfall warnings are at risk of flooding today, overnight and into tomorrow,” reports Breaking News.
Met Éireann’s forecast reads: “A windy day nationwide today, wet too across Munster and Leinster, with widespread rain, becoming heavier through the day, particularly in the south and east, with flooding expected in places. Much drier across Ulster and Connacht with some bright spells further north, and with just some rain and drizzle encroaching onto southern parts. Highest temperatures of 7 to 12 degrees in fresh to strong and gusty northeasterly winds, with gales on eastern coasts,” reports Breaking News.
Cork County Council has initiated a Level One Flood response in East Cork, with pumps deployed at areas known to flood.
Rainfall of up to 40mm is expected in East Cork, while around 30mm is anticipated elsewhere in the county, reports Breaking News.
Dublin Airport has reported smooth operations so far this afternoon.
It’s advising passengers travelling today to exercise caution on the roads, arrive early for their flight, and check for any potential schedule updates through the day, reports Breaking News.
DAA has said it is not expecting any significant disruption.
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