Yellow Warning in place for Waterford as heavy rain expected

A Yellow Warning has been issued to Waterford that will be in place from 12pm today Wednesday, March 13 until 12pm tomorrow, Thursday March 14.

Persistent rain, heavy at times, accompanied by strong onshore winds and high tides is expected with potential impacts including k

Potential impacts:

• Localised flooding
• Wave overtopping
• Difficult travelling conditions

Cloudy and damp across the bulk of the country today with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Heavy falls in places, especially in the south and southwest with the chance of flooding.

However, drier and brighter weather with some sunny spells will develop in the north and northwest later this morning and during the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees with moderate to fresh southwest to west winds easing through the day. Unusually high tides may cause coastal wave overtopping.

Some dry weather for a time in the north and northwest early tonight, but outbreaks of rain in other areas will extend nationwide overnight. Further heavy falls, especially in the southwest and west with the possibility of flooding.

Lowest temperatures of 2 to 5 degrees in north Ulster but ranging from 8 to 10 degrees elsewhere. Light variable breezes at first but moderate southerly breeze developing overnight.

A damp start for many as the rain continues and a lot more to come today and tomorrow with another 80mm possible in parts of Southwest by tomorrow evening. pic.twitter.com/nsbwFk1lud

— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) March 13, 2024