LATEST: Kildare County Council issues warning about mobile homes and camping during Storm Betty

Kildare Council has warned  that tents and mobile homes should be adequately secured during Storm Betty. 

Officials from Kildare County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team (SWAT) attended a briefing with Met Eireann and the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management about the upcoming weather, particularly Storm Betty.

Kildare has two yellow weather warnings from Met Eireann:

A yellow rain warning which is valid from 17:00 Friday 18/08/2023 to 06:00 Saturday.

And a yellow wind warning which is valid from 21:00 Friday 18/08/2023 to 06:00 Saturday. 

A Council spokesperson said: "The public is advised to take precautions during these times and to expect the possibility of spot flooding, difficult travelling conditions, potential power outages or damage to temporary structures.  

"People undertaking camping or other outdoor activities should ensure tents and mobile homes are adequately secured during these weather events.

"The warnings may be revised and the most accurate weather information for Kildare is available at www.met.ie."