"A Status Yellow wind warning was issued for Dublin, Wexford, Wicklow, Meath and Louth. This warning will come into force at 11pm on Tuesday and will remain in force until 11pm on Wednesday. Met Éireann has advised of possible wave overtopping, fallen trees and loose debris, as well as difficult travelling conditions in these counties. This warning will also be in place from 11pm on Tuesday until 11pm on Wednesday."
"After historic levels of rainfall in January, February is also poised to threaten new precipitation records with indications Ireland is nationally up to 20pc above normal rainfall averages. The first week of February saw some parts of Ireland receive over 200pc their normal level of rainfall. The good news is that the rainfall will herald milder weather with overnight temperatures climbing above freezing after the Arctic weather of last weekend."
Multiple Status Yellow warnings cover wind, rainfall and rain-snow across many Irish counties from late Tuesday into Wednesday, with specific wind alerts for Dublin, Wexford, Wicklow, Meath and Louth. Hazards include wave overtopping, fallen trees, loose debris, flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions. Southeast river levels remain high and the ground is saturated, prompting precautionary advice for businesses and homeowners. A rain-to-sleet/snow warning affects Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim. February rainfall is running well above average, with some areas receiving over 200% of normal rainfall and localized fortnight totals exceeding 220mm, contributing to severe recent flooding.
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