Two weather warnings have been issued for Dublin.
A yellow rain warning came into affect this morning and is set to last until 5am tomorrow. Met Éireann has issued the alert for the entire country.
It says heavy squally downpours and thunderstorms will bring a risk of spot flooding at times today and tonight.
Meanwhile Dublin, along with Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Meath, Cork, Kerry and Waterford will see a yellow wind warning kick in at 5pm this evening, lasting until 5am tomorrow.
Status Yellow - Wind warning for Dublin, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Meath, Cork, Kerry and Waterford
Met Éireann Weather WarningVery strong south to southeast winds later today, veering southwesterly overnight with the potential for further impacts and a continued risk of coastal
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) August 20, 2020
It comes after Storm Ellen made landfall overnight, cutting off power supplies to tens of thousands of homes and businesses. Munster was worst hit.
Parts of Cork also reported severe flooding after a red alert was issued for the county.
The sign has come down outside Costa Coffee in Turners Cross. #StormEllen pic.twitter.com/5u1lizZg0L
— Cork Safety Alerts (@CorkSafetyAlert) August 20, 2020
Main image: Met Éireann twitter page
