Flooding

Status Yellow and Orange rain warnings issued for several counties

Status Yellow and Orange rain warnings issued for several counties

Those in the southeast are being urged to remain vigilent. Status Yellow and Orange rain warnings have been issued for several counties. Dublin, Waterford, and Wicklow are set for the worst conditions as Met Éireann has issued them an orange rain warning. The warning is in place since 9am in Waterford for 24 hours, while […]

4 months ago

Met Eireann issues orange warnings for two counties amid fears of further flooding

Met Eireann issues orange warnings for two counties amid fears of further flooding

The already high water levels are expected to rise further today and tomorrow. Fears of further flooding are growing in the southeast as two counties have been issued Status Orange rain warnings by Met Éireann. Status Orange rain warnings have been issued for just Wicklow and Waterford so far, while Met Éireann added that ‘spells […]

4 months ago

More warnings for 11 Irish counties over possible flooding

More warnings for 11 Irish counties over possible flooding

Here’s everything you need to know about the latest weather warning. In the same week as Storm Chandra battered Ireland, Met Éireann have issued another Status Yellow rain warning. Valid for the entirety of Thursday (29 January), the alert applies to Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow. It reads: “Further heavy rain and showers falling […]

4 months ago

Children lost in US following extreme flooding

Children lost in US following extreme flooding

Children have been reported missing in the US after extreme weather conditions have developed. Authorities in Pennsylvania drew on 100 people, drones and cadaver dogs as they searched for two missing children after their family’s car was swept away in flash flooding. They have since described the search for two year old Matilda Sheils and […]

3 years ago

Flooding expected as heavy rain hits Ireland

Flooding expected as heavy rain hits Ireland

There is a warning in place. Met Éireann has warned that there is a risk of flooding in some places across the country as heavy rain overnight and throughout today is causing disruption. A Status Yellow rain warning is currently in place for the entire country until 8pm this evening, with the forecaster saying that […]

3 years ago