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Orange Rain Warning Issued for Parts of Ireland
Meteoalarm has issued an orange rain warning for several counties in Ireland, effective on September 27, 2026. The high-severity weather alert covers Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, and Waterford.
The meteorological warning went into effect at 05:00 UTC on September 27, 2026. Conditions associated with the orange rain event are expected to persist across the affected region during the morning hours.
The alert is scheduled to expire at 08:59 UTC on the same day. Residents in the impacted areas should anticipate heavy rainfall throughout the duration of the warning.
Authorities have categorized the severity level as high. The affected counties include Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, and Waterford.
Why it is dangerous and what to do
⚠️ Safety
• Monitor local weather updates and forecasts.
• Exercise caution if traveling on roads in the affected areas.
• Secure outdoor items that could be impacted by heavy rain.
📰 Data source: MeteoAlarm. Forecast and analysis — wweather1, based on Open-Meteo / met.no data.