Met Eireann Mentions Wicklow In Latest Orange Rainfall Warning

Friday, 18 August 2023 17:40

By Hugh O'Farrell Walsh

Storm Betty's arrival could result in travel disruption, localised flooding and structural damage around the county.

#StormBetty rainfall and wind warnings updated

Potential Impacts:

• Spot and localised flooding.
• Difficult travelling conditions.
• Wave overtopping on coasts.
• Structural damage
•Falling trees
•Travel disruption
• Power outages.

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— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) August 18, 2023

Five separate weather warnings have been issued by Met Eireann, with heavy rain and strong wind expected.

Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Cork, Tipperary, Waterford are under a status orange rain warning.

They'll also be under an orange wind warning come nine o'clock.

A status yellow rain warning is in place for every other county, while Leinster and Munster will see a wind alert later.

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