ALERT: Heavy rain warning issued for Leitrim with strong winds on the way

Heavy rain on the way as weather warning issued for nine counties

placeholder image — Heavy rain on the way as weather warning issued for nine counties

Met Éireann has issued a yellow alert warning for Leitrim and several other counties

A yellow rain warning has been issued by Met Éireann for Leitrim and the northwest of Ireland this August Bank Holiday weekend.

Along with Leitrim, counties Clare, Donegal, Galway, Mayo and Sligo are likely to see heavy rain with strong and gusty winds, especially in exposed areas.

Met Éireann has warned of potential impacts including localised flooding, damage to temporary structures, difficult travelling conditions and poor visibility.

The status yellow warning is in operation for Leitrim from 12 noon on Sunday, August 4 to Monday, August 5 at 12 noon.