Rain warnings for seven counties today with further flooding expected, but Met Eireann says bank holiday weekend 'won't be a washout'

"Where? Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Waterford"

"When?Noon Friday until midnight (11.59pm)."

"This warning was originally to begin at 9am, but Met Éireann changed it in the early hours of Friday."

"Forecasters say water has a limited capacity to soak into the ground, so runoff may increase quickly especially in low lying or poorly drained areas"

A flood warning covers Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford. The alert runs from noon on Friday until midnight (11.59pm). The start time was originally scheduled for 9am but Met Éireann changed it in the early hours of Friday. Forecasters state that the ground has limited capacity to absorb water. Rapid surface runoff is likely where soils are saturated or drainage is poor. Low-lying and poorly drained areas face the greatest risk of quick increases in runoff and localised flooding. Residents and drivers in affected counties should anticipate water accumulation and take precautions.

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