Rain alert issued for six counties as Met Éireann warns of flooding risk

Met Éireann warned of blustery rain, possible spot flooding, and difficult travelling conditions. Picture: Denis Minihane.

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rain warning for six counties, with possible flooding expected.

The forecaster issued the warning for Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, and Waterford from 12pm on Thursday, March 5.

The warning remains in place until 6pm today.

Met Éireann warned of blustery rain, possible spot flooding, and difficult travelling conditions.

National outlook 

Meanwhile, widespread rain is expected for a time today, with heavy falls in places. The forecaster said rain will soon reach eastern areas as clearer conditions and sunny spells develop gradually across western counties.

Wet and breezy conditions will continue into the evening across eastern counties. The day will be cool, with afternoon highs of 3C to 8C, along with moderate to fresh northwest winds that will ease later.

Clear and colder conditions will develop later this evening, with frost and ice forming quickly.

On Friday, temperatures will fall to between -2C and 3C, with light to moderate southerly breezes.

However, Saturday will be mostly dry with sunny spells, and highest temperatures of 8C to 12C.

Sunday will be cloudier, with outbreaks of rain developing. According to the forecaster, highest temperatures of 9C to 13C are expected in light to moderate south or southeast winds.

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