Flooding reported in Kerry as rain warnings expire
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- Rain warnings have expired across several Irish counties.
- Kerry experienced flooding and road closures, particularly around Killarney, though major routes were cleared by evening.
- The weather forecast remains unsettled with rain expected to return over the weekend, impacting travel for events like the Electric Picnic.
Parts of Killarney experienced flooding following torrential downpours, prompting a response from Kerry County Council. The council reported several affected roads, including a closure on the N22 near Killarney. By late evening, flooding on Park Road and Countess Road had substantially cleared, and fire brigade crews were stood down.
While a Status Yellow rain warning for several counties expired, a Status Orange rainfall warning for Co Dublin and a Yellow thunderstorm warning for parts of Northern Ireland also concluded. Despite the recent heavy rain, the weather is expected to be bright with sunny spells and temperatures up to 23C for much of Friday.
torrential downpours
However, the unsettled weather is set to return. Rain is forecast for most of the country on Saturday, with showers potentially becoming heavy and bringing a risk of thunderstorms on Sunday. Temperatures are also expected to drop slightly, with highs around 19C.
to travel with care
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