Weather in Ireland: Met Eireann issues 24-hour warning alert to 13 counties with flooding expected
Met Eireann has issued a 24-hour warning alert to 13 counties with flooding expected.
The national forecaster said people should be careful due to “localized flooding, poor visibility and difficult travel conditions.”
There is currently an orange status warning for rain in place for Cork and Waterford.
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The statement said: “From this afternoon (Thursday) until Friday evening, continuous and heavy rains will lead to local flooding, reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions.”
It is active from 4pm on Thursday, September 14th to 6pm on Friday, September 15th.
There are also 11 counties under a status yellow rain warning in both Leinster and Munster.
These counties are Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Wexford, Wicklow, Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary.
“From this evening (Thursday) into Friday evening, persistent and at times heavy rain may lead to localized flooding, reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions,” the warning alert says.
The offer is valid from 6pm on Thursday 14th September to 6pm on Friday 15th September.
The Road Safety Authority is asking road users to be careful when using the roads this evening and into Friday evening as Met Eireann has issued orange and yellow weather warnings for heavy and persistent rain.
Road users in areas affected by orange warnings for heavy rain are advised to check local traffic and weather conditions before setting off on the journey.
The following advice is being given to road users following weather warnings:
Car drivers
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Drivers need to slow down and allow more braking distance between themselves and the vehicle in front of them in wet weather conditions. This is particularly important on high-speed roads such as dual carriageways and motorways where there is an increased risk of hydroplaning.
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Be especially careful when driving behind goods vehicles as they generate a large amount of spray which reduces your visibility. Back up to where you can see their mirrors.
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If the road in front of you is flooded, choose another route and do not attempt to drive on it. Flooded roads that appear shallow may be deeper than you think. The edge may have subsided and there may also be trees or branches that have fallen and may not be visible.
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Road users must always follow recommended routes and obey signs closing roads to traffic set by the local council or An Garda Síochána.
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After going through water, drive slowly with your foot on the brake pedal for a short distance – this helps dry the brakes.
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Be safe. be seen. Drive with dimmed headlights at all times to ensure that you are visible and can see other road users.
Advice for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists
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Walk on the right side of the road, facing traffic if there are no crosswalks.
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A cyclist should ensure that he and his bike are visible to other road users by investing in a good set of headlights and taillights (white at the front, red at the back) and wearing clothing that helps you be seen on your bike. Consider wearing high-visibility materials.
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Be safe. be seen. Visibility and light are reduced in bad weather conditions. Stay safe by making sure you can be seen. Wear bright clothing and consider wearing high-visibility materials.
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