Galway Bay fm newsroom – A status red rainfall warning has been issued for Galway as persistant heavy rains are expected to lash the county from this evening.
Met Eireann has also issued a status Orange wind warning for the county.
Starting this evening, Met Eireann is predicting that extremely heavy rain will fall in Connacht, Donegal, Clare and Kerry.
It says severe accumulations in excess of 70mm can be expected, with greater totals on higher ground.
The warning will remain in effect until the early hours of Sunday morning.
The forecaster has also issued a Status Orange wind warning for Galway, with winds of up to 120 km/h set to whip across the county this afternoon.
That warning will remain in place until six o’ clock tomorrow evening.
Drivers are being warned to take extra care on the roads, as conditions worsen throughout the weekend.
