Seven counties hit with weather warnings as experts warn of more torrential rain to come

Seven counties have now been hit with a Yellow Rain Warning as more heavy rain is on the way along with possible more localised flooding in parts of the country.

Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford have all been issued a Status Yellow Rain Warning that is to remain in place until 12am on Saturday morning.

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Met Éireann warns that  further heavy rain and showers falling on saturated ground, combined with high river levels, could lead to:

• Localised flooding
• River flooding
• Difficult travel conditions

Carlow Weatherman Alan O'Reilly has warned that "more flooding is likely" in places.

River Slaney in Tullow & Enniscorthy has dropped but still at a high level. With over 80mm possible on Wicklow mountains over next 36 hours more flooding is likely. pic.twitter.com/M2auxnkwKX

— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) January 29, 2026

Tonight, outbreaks of rain will continue, most persistent in Ulster and Leinster, with showers following further south. The rain will gradually ease and become patchier overnight. With saturated ground conditions and high river levels, further localised flooding is possible. Blustery with moderate to fresh and gusty southeasterly winds. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees.

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Tomorrow (Friday)

Outbreaks of rain and drizzle at first tomorrow. A more persistent and heavier spell of rain will spread from the southeast through the morning and afternoon. Due to saturated soils and high river levels, there will be ongoing potential for localised flooding. Moderate to fresh southeast winds will ease light variable in the west and south through the day. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees.

Rain will gradually become lighter and patchier through Friday night, with occasional clear spells developing. Lowest temperatures generally of 1 to 6 degrees, coldest in the southwest, falling lower locally under longer clear spells with frost and ice possible. Light to moderate variable winds will be fresher for a time in the northeast.

Saturday

A cloudy start to the day with lingering patches of rain and drizzle. Any rain will slowly clear through the day with scattered showers and sunny spells following from the southwest. Highest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees in light to moderate southwesterly or variable winds.

It will turn cloudy again overnight with outbreaks of rain and drizzle spreading from the southwest. Some northeastern areas may stay dry with clear spells. Lowest temperatures of 0 to 5 degrees, coldest in the north where temperatures may fall lower locally, in light to moderate west to southwest winds.

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Sunday (St. Brigid's Day)

Sunday will start off quite cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle. The rain will clear northeastwards through the day with sunny spells and isolated showers following. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in light to moderate northwesterly winds.

Bank Holiday Monday

A cloudy day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. There is a chance that a more persistent spell of rain will spread from the south later in the day. A blustery day in fresh and gusty easterly winds. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees.

Further outlook: Remaining unsettled with nearby low pressure likely to bring rain or showers each day.