"Some parts of the south-east received four times their normal level of rainfall in the space of just one week earlier this month. One weather station in Wexford, Johnstown Castle, has set a new tri-monthly rainfall record. In the three months between November 1 and January 31, a total of 652.5mm of rainfall was recorded at Johnstown Castle, the highest volume recorded for 85 years."
"Areas of Wexford and Wicklow received over 220mm of rainfall in just 10 days between late January and early February, downpours which, combined with the fall-out from Storm Chandra, resulted in the worst flooding seen for years across Enniscorthy, Inistioge, Graiguenamanagh, Thomastown and parts of Dublin, including Rathfarnham."
"It will be cloudy and wet on Wednesday with rain clearing early in the morning followed by scattered showers, though some of the showers may be heavy at times during the afternoon. South-westerly breezes will continue and it will be quite mild, with highest temperatures of 11C to 14C."
Heavy rainfall from an Atlantic front will impact southern and western counties through Saturday. Councils are monitoring conditions due to recent severe weather impacts. Land remains saturated in many areas despite easing river levels. The south-east received four times normal monthly rainfall in one week earlier this month. Johnstown Castle in Wexford recorded 652.5mm of rainfall between November and January, the highest in 85 years. Wexford and Wicklow areas received over 220mm in 10 days, causing severe flooding in multiple towns. Temperatures will remain mild at 11-14°C with continued south-westerly winds.
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