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Longford threatened with serious flood risk as Met Éireann issues 24-hour rainfall warning
Longford is facing a serious flood risk after Met Éireann issued a 24-hour rainfall warning.
A Status Yellow heavy rainfall warning has been issued for Longford, Donegal, Clare, Kerry and all Connacht counties from tomorrow Wednesday, February 19 at 4am, with 25 to 40mm of rain expected.
Also read: Just when you thought it was safe to go outside - Storm Ellen weather bomb on its way!
Localised flooding is likely as ground is saturated at the moment and river levels are elevated following recent heavy rainfall.
The warning remains in place from 4am Wednesday morning until 4am on Thursday, February 20.
Also read: Torrential Storm Dennis rainfall leads to serious flash flooding in Longford town
Rainfall Warning.
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) February 18, 2020
Level: Yellow.
For Connacht, Longford, Donegal, Clare and Kerry.
Valid: 4am Wednesday to 4am Thursday.https://t.co/ozrQHtoOkt pic.twitter.com/x6mpFQbrYo
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