Met Éireann issues status orange rain warning for three counties

Sun, 04 Aug, 2024 - 14:48

David Kent and Sally Gorman

Met Éireann has issued a status orange rain warning for three counties this August bank holiday weekend.

The warning, which will impact counties Donegal, Galway and Mayo, comes into effect at midnight and runs until 10am on Monday.

As a result of the warning, flooding, "very difficult" travelling conditions, and poor visibility will all be possible.

Elsewhere, a status yellow rain warning is currently in place for counties Clare, Donegal and the whole province of Connacht.

This warning came into effect at noon and is valid for 24 hours.

Heavy rain coupled with strong and gusty southerly winds, especially in exposed ares are expected.

Potential impacts may include localised flooding and damage to temporary structures, as well as difficult travelling conditions and poor visibility.

Met Éireann said: "Heavy and persistent rain will move in along the west coast by the early afternoon, spreading to most parts through the afternoon and evening, though some southeastern parts may escape largely dry.

"Localised flooding is possible, especially across parts of Connacht, and possibly west Munster."

On Sunday night, there will be further spells of "very heavy rain, thundery in places" with the continued chance of spot flooding.

Bank Holiday Monday will see a "mostly cloudy" start with "further spells of heavy possibly thundery rain, especially across the midlands, east and southeast".

Met Éireann added: "While there's some uncertainty as regards how fast the rain will clear, it looks like a clearance to mainly dry, bright weather will have moved into the northwest and west by the early morning and will then extend to most places through the morning and afternoon."

Temperatures are set to reach highs of 22C.

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