BREAKING: Status Orange weather warning issued for Kilkenny
Published 31st Oct 2022, 09:30 GMT
Met Eireann have issued a 'Status Orange' rain warning for counties Kilkenny, Cork, Tipperary and Waterford.
The forecaster warns of intense rain this afternoon (Monday) that will lead to some flooding.
The warning is valid from 12pm until 5pm.
In areas of Kilkenny where waterways are already high, efforts are being made to mitigate potential flooding.
In Freshford, flooding that occurred on Thursday night and into Friday morning has already had a huge impact on local properties.
A 'Status Yellow' rain warning is active for all counties until midnight tonight.