Weather warning issued for seven counties over heavy rain and possible flooding

There could also be traffic delays due to the conditions.

One of the alerts - a rain and wind warning - comes from Met Éireann and applies to Dublin, Louth, Meath and Wicklow.

It is in effect now and is valid until 8pm today (Thursday, 26 September).

It reads: "Rain, heavy at times, coupled with gusty winds, strongest near the coasts and on higher ground.

"Potential impacts: Traffic delays and/or disruption, spot flooding."

⚠️Status Yellow Rain Warning Updated⚠️

Valid: 09:00 to 20:00 Thursday 26/9

Locations: Dublin, Louth, Meath & Wicklow

Potential impacts:
• Spot flooding🌊
•Traffic delays and/or disruption🚗🚴 🚶‍♀️

Please see https://t.co/w5QtJ1UyEP for full details pic.twitter.com/HkKbqSbxSx

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) September 26, 2024

The other Yellow rain alert is from the UK Met Office and effects Antrim, Armagh and Down.

In effect now and valid until 6pm on Thursday, it reads: "Heavy rain may lead to some flooding and transport disruption in places."

Met Éireann's national forecast outlook for the coming days states: "Rather mixed weather over the next few days and quite cold too for this time of year."

Yellow warning of rain affecting Northern Ireland https://t.co/01A3hDpKb6 pic.twitter.com/4Ma642EQfv

— Met Office - Northern Ireland (@metofficeNI) September 25, 2024