More weather warnings issued as drivers are urged to exercise caution
Met Éireann has issued a status orange rainfall warning and two status yellow warnings for wind and rain for today and tomorrow as ‘Storm Francis’ approaches.
The orange rainfall warning covers all of Connacht as well as Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Wexford, Cork, Kerry and Waterford. It comes into effect at 21:00 tonight until 17:00 tomorrow, Met Éireann says.
Met Éireann adds that intense rainfall associated with Storm Francis is expected throughout tonight and tomorrow.
A yellow rainfall warning from 21:00 tonight to 21:00 tomorrow has been issued for Dublin, Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Clare, Limerick and Tipperary.
The yellow wind warning has been issued for all of Munster, Dublin, Wicklow and Wexford from 06:00 to 19:00 tomorrow.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is warning drivers that on top of recent heavy rainfall and severe winds tonight’s storm has the potential to make road conditions even more hazardous, and to exercise caution when using the roads over the next 24 hours.
Road users in areas affected by the orange warnings for heavy rain are advised to check local traffic and weather conditions before setting out on a journey.