STORM CIARÁN: Flooding possible as Met Éireann warns of heavy rainfall in SIX counties

A Status Yellow rain warning has been issued for six counties. 

According to Met Éireann, counties including Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Cork and Waterford are set to receive rainfall associated with Storm Ciarán from this evening (Wednesday November 1) at 7pm until 7am tomorrow morning (Thursday November 2). 

The expected rain combined with saturated ground conditions and high river levels may lead to flooding in these areas. 

The warning comes following days of heavy rainfall nationwide, with severe flooding reported in counties Down, Wexford and Louth.