By Dan Walsh
Wexford County Council’s Severe Weather Preparedness Team met this evening, following a meeting of the National Directorate of Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM), in advance of Friday’s Orange Weather Warning.
A Yellow Level Rain and Wind Warning will come into effect for County Wexford from 11am on Friday, November 14th, this will escalate to an Orange Warning for Rain from 2pm on Friday until 11am Saturday morning with strong gusts expected throughout the county.
There is a significant risk of surface flooding across the county on Friday evening, overnight and into Saturday morning, after which, the effects are expected to lessen.
The most intensive rainfall is expected on the eastern coast of the county from Rosslare to Gorey with flooding expected at various locations. The road at Edermine and Killurin is expected to flood early Saturday morning so drivers should avoid these areas.
Roads crews have been clearing gullies and vulnerable locations across the county in preparation for the upcoming rainfall.
Wexford County Council teams are experienced in handling difficult weather conditions and are well prepared to respond across the county for tomorrow and Saturday’s conditions.
“We advise road users to be extremely vigilant during and immediately after the weather warning – expect the unexpected on the roads themselves and from falling debris,” stated Wexford County Council Communications Department.
In the case of an Emergency, the Wexford County Council Out of Hours Emergency number is 053 9196000.
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