Rain warning in 13 counties, possible disruption of essential services
Continuous rain is forecast this afternoon, with further flooding expected in areas already affected.
The east, north-east and south-east of the country are particularly at risk. Met Eireann says that further heavy rains on already saturated ground, combined with high river levels, are expected to cause further localised flooding and travel difficulties today.
A Status Yellow rain warning is currently in place for Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford.
Met Eireann Ireland weather warning
Thursday 29/01/2026
Yellow status - rain warning in Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford
More heavy rain and rainfall on saturated ground, along with higher river levels, could cause:
• Localized flooding
• River flooding
• Difficult travel conditions
Validity: Thursday 29/01/2026 00:00 to Friday 30/01/2026 00:00
Issued: 14:53 Wednesday 28/01/2026
The warning will expire at midnight, but new rain warnings will be issued for other counties in addition to Louth tomorrow. Those warnings will be in effect from 9 a.m. until midnight tomorrow.
Friday 30/01/2026
Yellow status - rain warning for Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford
The potential for more heavy rain and rainfall on saturated ground, combined with higher river levels, is leading to:
• Local flooding
• River flooding
• Difficult travel conditions
Validity: Friday 30/01/2026 09:00 to Saturday 31/01/2026 00:00
Issued: Thursday 29/01/2026 11:40
Northern Ireland warnings
Yellow - Rain warning in Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Derry
UK Met Office weather warnings ( www.metoffice.gov.uk )
Intermittent heavy rains caused traffic disruptions and flooding in some places.
Validity: Friday 30/01/2026 from 00:00 to 18:00 Friday 30/01/2026
Issued: 10:33 Wednesday 28/01/2026
Rain warnings issued by the Met Office will be in effect for six counties in the northern region from midnight tomorrow until 6pm.
The National Emergency Coordination Group (NECG) has warned that essential services are likely to be disrupted in the coming days.
The Irish public has been urged to avoid water activities this Bank Holiday weekend due to severe weather. The RNLI, Water Safety Ireland and the Irish Coast Guard have all issued warnings.
For more information: www.met.ie/warnings-today
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