Met Eireann has issued a rare 'double' weather warning for two counties, combining alerts for both wind and rain ahead of severe conditions expected tomorrow. The Status Yellow alert will be in effect for eight-hours, raising concerns for spot flooding and traffic disruptions.
In an uncommon move, Met Eireann has issued a rare 'double' weather warning in advance of an eight-hour weather event.
The warning states: "Rain, heavy at times, coupled with gusty winds, strongest near the coasts and on higher ground." It added that the combination of both weather elements raises the potential for spot flooding and traffic disruptions, including delays. The rest of the country will also outbreaks of rain at times. Tomorrow's overall forecast reads: "Thursday will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain in Ulster, Leinster and north Connacht extending to all areas through the day. The rain will be heavy at times, especially in the east with spot flooding possible. Drier weather will develop in north Ulster in the evening.
Met Eireann said: "Friday will be a cool, bright day with sunny spells and scattered showers, mainly in Ulster, Connacht and west Munster. They'll be more isolated in the east and southeast. Highest temperatures of 10C to 14C with moderate north to northwest winds. Friday night will be cold and mainly dry with clear spells. a touch of grass frost is possible with lowest temperatures of 2C to 6C.
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