⚠️ORANGE ALERT⚠️ People in the west of Ireland should brace for 'flash flooding' and 'power outages'
Met Eireann has issued a new Status Orange thunderstorm alert with possible 'flash flooding' for 11 counties
A Met Éireann forecaster wrote: "Thunderstorms and very heavy showers producing significant rainfall accumulations over short time periods."Possible impacts of the Status Orange alert and heavy rainfall in those areas include "flash flooding", "power outages" and "very difficult travelling conditions with reduced visibility".
The counties affected by the Yellow Alert are: Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Connacht. Among the concerns is the risk of flooding due to heavy rainfall. Additionally, strong winds may lead to tree branches breaking, loose objects being blown around and potential damage to structures so motorists are being advised to exercise caution when travelling in the affected areas.
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