Weather warnings: Met Éireann urges caution as flooding impacts rail services
Met Éireann said heavy rainfall on already saturated ground, combined with high river levels and high tides, could lead to flooding and disruption throughout the day. Flooding on Clontarf Road in Dublin yesterday. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
Multiple weather warning effects are in place across the country, with rail services disrupted and people in affected areas being asked to work from home if possible.
Met Éireann said heavy rainfall on already saturated ground, combined with high river levels and high tides, could lead to flooding and disruption throughout the day.
An orange warning for rain for Louth will remain in place until 12 pm with the national forecaster warning of river flooding and localised flooding, alongside difficult travel conditions.
Meanwhile, a yellow warning for rain also remains in place for Cavan, Monaghan, and Meath until 12pm.
However, the warning times have been reduced for Friday due to the rain moving north quicker than anticipated.
Meteorologist Mark Bowe said it is starting to ease after a very wet night.
He added that the new end times for the rain warnings signify an end to persistent and heavy rain. However, river and localised flooding will persist a little while after the warnings end.
"Please do take care, especially on the roads this morning," Mr Bowe told RTÉ's Morning Ireland.
The National Emergency Coordination Group are urging those living in Louth, Wicklow and Waterford to work from home on Friday if possible.
The group is due to meet at noon, and local authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
In Dublin, a number of DART services have been suspended due to the weather conditions and flooding, bus transfers are currently available.
DART and Northern Commuter are suspended between Malahide and Howth Junction due to a mechanical issue.
Additionally, the Dublin to Rosslare train line is closed between Greystones and Kilcoole due to debris on the line. It is also closed between Enniscorthy and Wexford due to flooding.
Check out the Irish Examiner's WEATHER CENTRE for regularly updated short and long range forecasts wherever you are.
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