By Dan Walsh The Orange weather event for Co. Wexford has passed with reports of flooding, but very little damage to property. Worst affected appears to be Bridgetown in south Wexford where a canal burst its banks. Thirteen occupied households were flooded. In north Wexford the Ahare River near Castletown flooded at the bridge whileContinue reading “Weather alert ends in Co. Wexford?”
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Update on Wexford Orange weather warning
By Dan Walsh Heavy rainfall has hit counties Wexford and Wicklow today, the rain is expected to continue overnight and into the morning. Tomorrow (Saturday) is expected to be murky and overcast but the rain will eventually go away! Reports of flooding across Co. Wexford, but no serious incidents reported. The Ahare River at CastletownContinue reading “Update on Wexford Orange weather warning”
Rain and wind warning from Friday morning
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 willContinue reading “Rain and wind warning from Friday morning”
Freezing weather is gone for now!
Cloud will increase from the southwest today with patchy rain and drizzle developing over south Leinster. Elsewhere will stay dry. Still feeling quite cold with highest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees with easterly winds increasing moderate. Tonight; Cloudy tonight with outbreaks of rain and drizzle spreading northeastwards. Not as cold as previous nights withContinue reading “Freezing weather is gone for now!”
Enniscorthy survives a downpour
By Dan Walsh It was a Sunday of “two contrasting seasons in the same day” in the Enniscorthy district this ‘sunny’ afternoon as heavy and thundery outbreaks of hail lashed much of the countryside around 3pm. An unprecedented large pile of hail was observed along the streets around the Market Square area of the townContinue reading “Enniscorthy survives a downpour”
Weather warning for South East
By Dan Walsh Anyone travelling in the North Wexford areas into counties Carlow and Wicklow today are warned to take serious notice of weather conditions in the area and only travel if the journey is essential or use an alternative safer route. Carlow County Fire & Rescue Service told WexfordLocal.com that the road to theContinue reading “Weather warning for South East”
Sea, sand, sky and a fresh Rosslare wind
By Dan Walsh A drop in the recent ‘heatwave’ conditions today brought pleasant relief to many people and was appreciated, however, it was very warm, especially, in areas sheltered from the moderate east to northeast winds, but fresher near the coast. I visited Rosslare Harbour this evening where people were enjoying the walking trails andContinue reading “Sea, sand, sky and a fresh Rosslare wind”
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