Met Éireann issues further yellow warning for Carlow on Thursday

Met Éireann has issued a further status yellow rain weather warning for Carlow and other counties in the South East between midnight Thursday 29 January until midnight Friday 30 January. The same warning applies to Dublin, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Waterford.

The weather agency said further heavy rain and showers will be falling on saturated ground, which combined with high river levels, may cause the following:

• Localised flooding 
• River flooding 
• Difficult travel conditions 

The warning was issued on Wednesday, 28 January just before 3pm.

Met Éireann's forecast for Leinster tomorrow, 29 January, reads: "Some bright or sunny spells on Thursday but mostly cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain. More persistent rain will spread from the southwest during the afternoon and evening, turning heavy at times. With saturated ground conditions and high river levels, localised flooding is possible. Highs temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees, mildest near the south coast. A breezy day with moderate to fresh and gusty southeast winds, increasing strong near the coast and locally inland."

Carlow County Council published an updated safety message after holding a meeting with the National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management, Met Eireann and other key stakeholders on Wednesday afternoon:

• We ask motorists never to drive into standing water and flooded roads. Our Roads Teams and Fire Services have dealt with a number of incidents across the county and ask road users not to pass road closed and road flooded signs – please turn back and use another route.
• Monitor Met Éireann forecasts over the next 24 – conditions may change quickly. Visit https://www.met.ie/ for the most up to date information. Information is also available across the Met Éireann App, social media platforms (@meteireann) and other news media sources.
• Check Carlow County Council’s social media channels for information on road closures, flooding updates, and community alerts.
• Allow for disruption when commuting over the coming days.
• Plan extra travel time and reduce speed.
• Expect surface water, debris and poor visibility.
• Stay back from riverbanks, streams and canals – water levels may rise quickly & embankments may be unstable.
• Keep children and pets away from waterways and flooded areas.
• It is essential to heed signage for roads closed.
• Keep away from coastal edges, harbours, piers and low-lying promenades during high tide.
• The Irish Coast Guard advice remains: “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry.” Check in with neighbours, older people or anyone who may need assistance in case conditions worsen.
• ESB Networks is highlighting the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from these fallen cables and to report such cases to it immediately. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie. in regards to power restoration times.
• Uisce Éireann customers can check the website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via their 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. The public can also sign up online to their free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies - see www.water.ie.” 
• All Carlow County Council road crews have been deployed and are dealing with issues across the County.
• If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to call. Provide your name, number, the issue and your Eircode and crews will be deployed on a priority basis. Carlow County Council out of office hours contact number 059 9170300.