Yellow rain warning issued for three counties amid flood risk

Yellow rain warning issued for three counties amid flood risk

Heavy rain and gale-force winds forecast as Met Éireann issues warnings

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 - 12:00
Elaine Whelan

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rain warning for three counties, with heavy showers and possible flooding expected.

The forecaster issued the warning for Galway, Mayo, and Kerry from 12am on Sunday, March 1, and it will remain in place for 24 hours.

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