Ireland braces for further deluge as another Status Yellow warning takes effect

In the wake of Storm Kathleen, Ireland is bracing itself for another deluge to sweep across the country following the issuance of a Status Yellow weather warning.

The warning, effective from 12am Monday, April 7, to 12am Tuesday, April 8, has already brought an onslaught of heavy rain to the Southeast, for counties including Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow & Waterford.

According to Carlow Weather, the latest overnight charts reveal a significant uptick in rainfall totals for the Southeast, with some areas in Wexford potentially facing over 50mm of rainfall.

Moreover, many parts of the Southeast are expected to experience over 30mm of precipitation. This substantial rainfall is anticipated to persist throughout the day, with the eastern regions likely to bear the brunt of the downpour.

The rain has arrived and latest overnight charts show an increase in rain totals for Southeast with over 50mm possible in parts of Wexford and over 30mm in many parts of Southeast. pic.twitter.com/pnw8Pq8Ltk

— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) April 8, 2024

The meteorological service warn of the risk of flooding in certain parts, advising residents to remain vigilant and alert. The precipitation is expected to gradually taper off later tonight, providing some respite from the relentless rain.

Impacts of the warning, according to Met Éireann, include flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions. 

Nationally, Met Éireann report: "Rain and drizzle will continue to push northwards to most areas during the morning and early afternoon but it will stay largely dry in some western coastal counties with just a few showers. The rain will persist for much of the day across the midlands, south and east, heaviest in the southeast with flooding likely.

"Winds will be light and variable at first but will increase mostly moderate to fresh north to northwest through the day, becoming strong along southern and southwestern coasts. Cooler than the weekend, with afternoon highs of only 5 to 10 degrees."

Tonight: "Rain will linger over the east coast early tonight, gradually clearing into the Irish Sea. Elsewhere, there will be clear spells and scattered showers. Lowest temperatures of 2 to 6 degrees in moderate to fresh northwest winds."

Tomorrow: "A few showers around on Tuesday, but generally a dry day with sunny spells. Breezy with a moderate to fresh northwesterly wind. Highest temperatures of 8 to 12 degrees."