A Status Red weather warning has been issued for counties Cork and Galway as Storm Bert approaches.
Met Éireann is warning people to prepare for severe flooding, treacherous travelling conditions and damage to homes and businesses from midnight tonight.
A Status Orange rain warning will kick in for Waterford, Kerry, Clare, Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim at the same time - while a Status Yellow alert for wind and rain is in place for the rest of the country from 10pm.
⚠️Status Red Rainfall Warning issued⚠️
Areas: Cork & Galway
Highest accumulations are expected in west Galway & west Cork
Severe flooding & damage expected.
Valid: Saturday 23/11 00:00 to 10:00
Full details⬇️https://t.co/z40PFYeVMs pic.twitter.com/W1XScQAz6o
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) November 22, 2024
Met Éireann forecaster Liz Coleman said people should avoid driving during tonight’s storm.
“It's going to be quite windy and wet, so I think people will just feel generally that they won't want to go outside because it is so miserable outside,” she said.
“But in terms of driving, when you're seeing a flooded road, it's best to avoid and not to try and go through because you don't have any perception of what the depth is going to be.”
According to Met Éireann, Storm Bert will "dominate" the weather into early next week.
Big waves during Storm Isha at Tragumna Beach, West Cork, Ireland. Image: Alamy
