There is a potential for flooding in 17 counties after Met Éireann issued Orange and Yellow weather warnings.  

Storm Callum means there will be winds of up to 130 km/h and Met Éireann has warned there is a potential risk to “life and property”. 

An Orange weather warning has been issued for counties Kilkenny, Wexford and Waterford. 

There is also a Yellow weather warning in place for counties Carlow, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Wicklow, Roscommon, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Galway. 

People have been told to be aware of that trees might fall and drivers have been asked to give extra space to cyclists and pedestrians. 

Last week, Cork was hit by severe flooding and the County Council is concerned it could well happen again. 

We are asking areas which were impacted by recent flood events to be conscious of the risk of possible future flooding. Residents in flood prone areas who have previously been issued with sandbags are advised to take all necessary precautions considering the forecast. https://t.co/zwn0KSmj6h

— Cork County Council (@Corkcoco) October 22, 2023

East Cork Councillor Susan McCarthy has said the area needs urgent support from the Government if it is to recover. 

“My message to them [the Government] is that we need this flood relief scheme and we need it fast,” she said. 

“We need pressure put on all levels to make sure that they expedite this as quickly as possible. 

“We have been asking for this but I think now there is a will to get this done but this needs to be brought home to them.” 

Met Éireann has also issued marine warnings, noting winds will reach force 6 between Valentia and Carnsore Point.

Main image: Cars negotiate a spot flood on the N71 near Skibbereen in 2019. Credit: Andy Gibson/Alamy Live News