Status Orange Rain Warning Issued For Wicklow

Thursday, 27 October 2022 18:10

By Max Kane

A status orange rain and thunderstorm warning is in place for 16 counties including Wicklow.

Status Orange - Rain and thunderstorm warning for Leinster, Cavan Monaghan Tipperary Waterford
Met Éireann Weather Warninghttps://t.co/Xg3aMJlyuS

Heavy rainfall with embedded thunderstorms likely to cause flooding

Valid: 23:00 Thursday 27/10/2022 to 07:00 Friday 28/10/2022 pic.twitter.com/QAY0va36p0
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) October 27, 2022

The warning is valid from 11pm tonight until 7am tomorrow.

It covers all counties in Leinster, as well as Cavan, Monaghan, Tipperary and Waterford.

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms will likely cause flooding.

More from East Coast FM Wicklow News

Gardai Recover Items From Scene Of Fatal Stabbing In Bray

The body of 36-year-old William Moorehouse was discovered near a playground in the Ballywaltrim area around 6pm on Sunday.
Planning Approved For Primary Care Centre In Greystones

The project can now move immediately to the tender stage and construction can commence in 2025.
SIPTU Section 39 Workers In Bray To Ballot For Strike Over Government Inaction On Pay

The union represents 5,000 Section 39 workers, which covers services such as disability and home care supports.
Over 2,000 Homes Commenced Construction In Wicklow Over Past 12 Months

The data from the Department of Housing shows that between January and December 2024 60,243 new homes commenced construction, up 84% from the 32,801 recorded in 2023.
Future Of Bray To Greystones Cliffwalk Remains Unclear

It remains unclear whether the Bray to Greystones Cliff walk will fully reopen.