Flooding in Cork as Storm Betty lands in Ireland

There is a risk of thundery downpours, as well as strong winds along eastern-facing coasts.

“This is a dynamic storm system, intensified by the jet stream leading to some uncertainty as to the potential track and intensity of Storm Betty.”

The warnings of structural damage, falling trees, localised flooding and power outages, came into effect from 8.35pm and 9pm and expire at 1am and 3am on Saturday. The forecaster also said that the weather conditions could lead to difficult travelling conditions and wave overtopping along coasts. There is a risk of thundery downpours on Friday, as well as strong winds along eastern-facing coasts.The weather agency said south to southeast winds, veering southwesterly, will reach storm force 10 and occasionally violent storm force 11 for a time on Irish coastal waters from Carnsore Point to Dungarvan to Mizen Head.

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