ALERT: Caution urged as Met Éireann issues multiple weather warnings for coming days
National forecaster says it will be wet and windy across Ireland on Monday and Tuesday
Met Éireann has issued several weather warnings for the coming days - impacting every county across Ireland.
The status yellow wind and rain warnings, which were issued this Sunday morning, will take effect on Monday and Tuesday as the weather is set to deteriorate.
The first warning - a status yellow rain warning - will apply to Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary and Waterford from 9pm on Monday until 9am on Tuesday.
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Met Éireann says heavy rain falling on already saturated ground could have a number of impacts including localised flooding, difficult travel conditions. Outdoor events could also be impacted.
The second warning - a wind warning for all of Ireland - will be valid between 3am and 9pm on Tuesday.
"Very strong and gusty southerly winds with gales possible near coasts. Increased risk in coastal areas due to coincidence with very high spring tides," it states.Met Eireann says possible impacts include difficult travel conditions, flooding of low-lying coastal areas, wave overtopping, debris and loose objects being displaced. Again, outdoor events could be impacted.
Local authority crews across the country have been placed on standby and the Road Safety Authority is appealing to motorists to exercise caution if driving over the coming days.