Storm Betty to batter Kilkenny this evening - batten down the hatches

A severe weather warning has been issued for wind for Kilkenny tonight.

An alert message from Met Eireann warns that late this evening and tonight, Storm Betty will bring south to southwest gales with severe gusts of up to 130 km/hr. There will be spells of heavy rain and possible flooding.

Potential Impacts: •Structural damage •Falling trees •Travel disruption  •Power outages •Localised flooding.

Event: Orange Wind

Severity: Orange

Valid from: Fri. 18/08 @ 9PM

Valid to: Sat. 19/08 @ 3AM

Affected Areas: Cork, Waterford, Kilkenny