Orange rain warning to come into place for Cork and Kerry
An orange rain warning will come into place for Cork and Kerry at midnight with drivers urged to take care.
Cork County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team met on Thursday night and says its crews will be sent to inspect key high-risk areas.
Very heavy and persistent rain is forecast with the highest accumulation in mountainous areas of west Cork.
Motorists are advised to avoid driving through flowing or standing water and to exercise caution during heavy rain.
Cork and Kerry will be under the Orange alert for rain from midnight until 11pm on Saturday.
The public are advised to stay away from coastal areas during this time of unsettled weather.
Meanwhile, a yellow warning for rain will come into place from midnight for Clare, Limerick, Waterford, Galway and Mayo. That warning runs until midnight on Sunday night.
⚠️Status Orange Rain Warning issued⚠️
Areas: Cork & Kerry
Possible Impacts:
• River and coastal flooding🌊
• Dangerous travelling…
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