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Orange rain alert in effect for Dublin, Wicklow, Wexford

Updated / Saturday, 15 Nov 2025 01:48
The Orange alert for counties Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow began at midday (File image)
The Orange alert for counties Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow began at midday (File image)

Significant flooding and hazardous travelling conditions are expected in counties Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow amid a Status Orange rain warning, which is in effect until 8am tomorrow morning.

Met Éireann is warning of "significant rainfall accumulation", especially on high ground and exposed areas expected.

A Status Yellow rain warning for 13 counties is in effect until 9am tomorrow.

The warning covers Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Louth, Meath, Wexford, Wicklow, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford.

Met Éireann has warned that these counties could be impacted by flooding, difficult travelling conditions and poor visibility.

Separately, a Status Yellow wind warning for Dublin, Louth, Meath, Wexford, Wicklow is in effect until 4am tomorrow, with strong and gusty northeasterly winds forecast.

Senior forecaster at Met Éireann Gerry Murphy said that it is a very wet day with blustery winds coming in off the east coast.

Speaking to RTÉ's Drivetime, he said that there is persistent rain in many places, with quite heavy rain in Munster, parts of the midlands and east Leinster.

He said that 28 millilitres of rain was recorded at Johnstown Castle in Wexford today, but there could be 50-60 millilitres of rainfall recorded on higher ground and on east coasts. He said that areas further from the coast are seeing between 10 and 20 milliliters of rain.

Mr Murphy said the rain is the most significant factor of this event, and that there is a significant risk of flooding in south Dublin, Wicklow and Wexford.

He said the rain will get heavier up to 10pm tonight, especially along the east coast, adding that as the ground is already saturated and river levels are quite high, rivers could burst their banks.

"While not everywhere will flood, there is that risk in many places and surfaces will certainly be flooded,"

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Dublin Airport operator, Daa said there has been eight cancellations in total from the airport this afternoon.

Emerald Airlines flights, each way to Birmingham and Leeds, were cancelled due to crosswinds and concerns over wind speeds given the small size of the aircraft.

However, other services to and from Dublin are said to be operating normally.

Passengers are advised to stay in touch with their airline as there may be some delays, but a full flight schedule is expected tonight.

Dublin Bus said there are impacts across the bus network due to the weather, and there is traffic congestion building across the network.

Irish Rail said its teams will respond to any issues that arise but there are no weather impacts reported so far.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in Dublin has said its surface water operation crews will be inspecting all major watercourses and removing any large debris that could pose a flood risk.

The teams will also clear around 40 river debris screens across the county and ensure tidal outfalls from watercourses remain unobstructed.

The point where the River Avoca meets the sea in Co Wicklow
High water levels on the River Avoca

In Fingal, crews have been clearing leaves and gullies over the last number of weeks to help alleviate any flooding problems.

In Co Wicklow and Co Wexford, the Irish Farmers' Association warned farmers to move their animals and machinery away from river basins, especially around the Avonmore River and the River Slaney.

Wexford County Council said the most extensive rainfall is expected on the east coast from Rosslare to Gorey, with flooding expected at various locations.

The road at Edermine and Killurin is expected to flood and road users have been advised to avoid the areas.

Transport for Ireland warned public transport services may disrupted due to the adverse weather

Keith Leonard, National Director of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management, said river and surface water flooding is expected in Leinster and Munster from today and into the weekend.

The Road Safety Authority is advising road users in the east and south of the country to take extra care and to avoid roads if they are flooded due to the dangers of aquaplaning or getting stuck- as the depth of the water can be deceiving.

ESB Networks said there could be a danger from live wires and it is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from any fallen cables and to report them immediately.

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