David Hurley, 26 Dec
MET Éireann has issued multiple weather warnings with 'intense
rainfall' and strong winds likely to batter Limerick and the rest of
the country over the coming days.
As Storm Gerrit approaches, the national forecaster has updated the
warnings, which were issued for six counties on Christmas Day, to cover
the entire country.
The worst of the weather is set to impact west Cork and Kerry with a
status orange wind warning set to come into effect at 8pm this St
Stephen's Day.
According to Met Éireann, there will be very heavy rain overnight on
Tuesday followed by "intense heavy showers" on Wednesday.
⚠️#StormGerrit has been named by the UK Met office
Yellow rain (orange for Kerry and West Cork) and wind warnings for
Ireland
See warning➡️https://t.co/Xg3aMJlyuS pic.twitter.com/chGsrnuQH7
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) December 26, 2023
A separate, status yellow wind and rain warning has been issued for the
rest of the country, including Limerick.
"Heavy rain overnight (Tuesday), followed by heavy showers tomorrow
(Wednesday), may lead to localised flooding," states the warning which
takes effect from 8pm on St Stephen's Day.
Met Éireann says there will be strong southerly winds overnight on
Tuesday veering southwesterly on Wednesday.
This, in conjunction with spring tides, may lead to coastal flooding.
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All road users are being urged to exercise caution if travelling while
the weather warnings are in place.
Crews from Limerick City and County Council have been placed on standby
following the issuing of the warnings.