Storm Ciarán: Follow live as Ireland braces for third storm of season

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Storm Ciarán is set to hit Ireland this Wednesday, November 1 as the country braces for yet another storm coming our way. The country has already undergone a deluge of rain this week as Newry and parts of Louth have experienced devastating floods, majorly disrupting business and homes within the affected areas. Status Yellow rainfall warnings are in place for six Irish counties as the country battens down for the storm that is also set to affect the UK and parts of France.

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A Status Yellow rainfall warning has been issued by Met Éireann for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Cork and Waterford as Storm Ciarán is set to hit Ireland on Wednesday, November 1. The national forecaster said the warnings involved "further rainfall associated with Storm Ciarán, combined with saturated ground conditions & high river levels may lead to flooding." The warning is valid from 7pm on Wednesday, Nov 1 to 7am on Thursday, Nov 2. A Yellow rainfall warning is also in place for Kerry, valid from from 12pm Tuesday, Oct 31 to 12pm on Wednesday, Nov 1. The warning highlights the risk of localised flooding, difficult travel conditions and poor visibility.

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