ALERT: Caution urged as Met Éireann weathers warnings for Carlow take effect
National forecaster says it will be wet and windy across Ireland over the coming days
Caution is being urged across Carlow over the coming days as separate Met Éireann weather warnings are due to take effect.
The status yellow wind and rain warnings, which were issued this Sunday morning, will be be valid from Monday night until Tuesday night.
The first warning - a status yellow rain warning - will also apply to Kilkenny, Wexford, Cork, Kerry, Waterford and Tipperary. It will come into effect at 9pm on Monday and will remain in place until 9am on Tuesday.
Met Éireann says heavy rain falling on already saturated ground could have a number of impacts including localised flooding, difficult travel conditions. Outdoor events could also be impacted.
The second warning - a wind warning for all of Ireland - will be valid between 3am and 9pm on Tuesday.
"Very strong and gusty southerly winds with gales possible near coasts. Increased risk in coastal areas due to coincidence with very high spring tides," it states.Met Eireann says possible impacts include difficult travel conditions, flooding of low-lying coastal areas, wave overtopping, debris and loose objects being displaced. Again, outdoor events could be impacted.
Local authority crews in Waterford and across the country have been placed on standby and the Road Safety Authority is appealing to motorists to exercise caution if driving over the coming days.