Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rain alert for Dublin, Louth, Wicklow and Meath. The warning will take affect from 1am on Thursday 24 September.

Heavy downpours are forecast for Wednesday night and into Thursday morning which may result in some river and spot flooding.

The warning will remain in place until 2pm on Thursday.

Wind alert

Met Éireann has also issued a status yellow wind alert for Clare, Cork and Kerry. Very windy conditions are expected to develop in parts overnight and during Thursday morning. The warning is valid from 11pm Wednesday.

Southerly winds veering west to northwest will reach average speeds of 55-65km/h at times, with gusts of 90-110km/h.

Winds will be highest in coastal areas, on exposed hills, and mountains where gusts may temporarily exceed these thresholds.

Given the time of year with many trees in full leaf, there is a greater potential for wind related impacts, Met Éireann has warned. The warning is valid until noon on Thursday 24 September.

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