Alert issued for Yellow Rain, with potential for localized flooding in certain areas
Heyo there! Get ready for some wet and wild weather ahead! Met Eireann issued two Status Yellow rain warnings for Ireland today, and the UK Met Office chimed in with one for Northern Ireland too. Here's what's cooking:
- Leinster and Waterford (until 6 pm IST): Brace yourself for heavy rain with a high probability of isolated thunderstorms. Expect localized flooding, lightning damage, poor visibility, and tough travel conditions.
- Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Roscommon, and Sligo (until 9 pm IST): Similar weather conditions are expected but with a little more hope for clearer skies towards the end of the warning period.
The UK Met Office has also issued a Yellow rain warning for Northern Ireland, forecasting heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms that could lead to disruptions.
Remember last Friday's lightning strike in Co Cavan that took the lives of ten cattle? The poor beasts had sought shelter under a tree during heavy rain before being struck by lightning[3]. It's a grim reminder of the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms. So, stay safe out there!
As for the rest of the week, here's a brief look at the weather:
-Ireland: Eastern parts can expect heavy rain in the mornings, with scattered heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms possible elsewhere. Temperatures will range between 14°C and 19°C[4].-Northern Ireland: Expect rain, especially in the west and north, with temperatures cooler compared to the southeast of England[1][2].
Stay tuned for further updates! Drive safely, and keep an eye out for those unexpected thunderstorms.
[1] https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2022-08-30[2] https://www. BBC.co.uk/weather/5day/n/2677518[3] https://www. farms.ie/news/ten-cattle-killed-in-lightning-strike-on-farm-in-co-cavan-131313[4] https://www.met.ie/weather/outlooks/forecasts/ Forecast Math-uaisse/Forecast_12-MO-19.html
Weather forecasting indicates that heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected across regions in Ireland and Northern Ireland, with potential disruptions due to the thunderstorms, as seen in the recent tragic incident in Co Cavan. Keep an eye on the weather updates and stay safe this week.
