Dublin, Ireland – Met Éireann, the Irish National Meteorological Service, has issued a Status Orange rain warning for three eastern counties, signaling a high risk of significant flooding and extremely hazardous traveling conditions over the next two days.
Status Orange Rain Warning: Key Details
The most severe alert, Status Orange, is in effect for:
| County | Start Time | End Time | Primary Risk |
| Dublin | 2:00 PM Tomorrow (Friday) | 11:00 AM Saturday | Significant Flooding |
| Wexford | 2:00 PM Tomorrow (Friday) | 11:00 AM Saturday | Significant Flooding |
| Wicklow | 2:00 PM Tomorrow (Friday) | 11:00 AM Saturday | Significant Flooding |
The forecaster warns that significant rainfall accumulations are expected, particularly on high ground and exposed coastal areas.
Accompanying Wind and Yellow Rain Warnings
The Orange warning is part of a broader set of severe weather alerts across the country:
- Status Yellow Wind Warning:
- Counties: Dublin, Louth, Wexford, and Wicklow.
- Period: 12:00 PM Tomorrow (Friday) to 4:00 AM Saturday.
- Forecast: Strong and gusty northeasterly winds.
- Status Yellow Rain Warnings: Two separate warnings have been issued for a total of 13 counties, indicating heavy and persistent rain on already saturated ground.
| Warning Area | Counties Affected | Duration |
| South/Southwest | Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford | 9:00 AM Tomorrow to 9:00 AM Saturday |
| East/Midlands | Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Louth, Meath, Wexford, Wicklow | 11:00 AM Tomorrow to 11:00 AM Saturday |
Public Safety Alert
Met Éireann is urging the public to exercise extreme caution, warning that the heavy and persistent rain will lead to difficult traveling conditions, poor visibility, and possible widespread flooding. All residents in affected areas are advised to monitor local updates and postpone non-essential travel during the warning periods.
