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Rainfall warning in place for 21 counties on a very, very wet Christmas Day

Wherever you’re waking up this morning, there’s a good chance it’ll be lashing at some stage today.

THERE IS A Status Yellow rainfall warning in place for 21 counties on what’s set to be a very wet Christmas Day.

Met Éireann has said there is a risk of spot flooding in areas as it predicts heavy rain in many areas, as it moves eastwards throughout the day.

There is a warning in place for the following counties until 6pm tonight:

  • Cavan,
  • Monaghan,
  • Donegal,
  • Dublin,
  • Kildare,
  • Laois,
  • Longford,
  • Louth,
  • Wicklow,
  • Offaly,
  • Westmeath,
  • Meath,
  • Clare,
  • Kerry,
  • Limerick,
  • Tipperary and
  • All of Connacht

AA Roadwatch advises anyone out on the roads today to “remember to reduce your speed and keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front when driving on wet roads”.

Here’s what else Met Éireann says we have in store today: “Further rainfall is likely to lead to accumulations of 25 to 35 mm.

Some hail showers are likely in the northwest later, with a risk of thunder, especially near the coast. Mild at first, but turning cold, with afternoon temperatures of 5 to 8 Celsius, in mostly moderate westerly winds.

St Stephen’s Day, however, is set to be bright and dry in many areas.

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