Weather warning issued for Waterford as strong winds and heavy rain on the way

The Gardaí are asking all road users to take extra care on the roads as a Status Yellow weather warning has been issued by Met Éireann for Leinster along with counties Waterford, Cavan, Monaghan, Cork and Tipperary.

A spokesperson for the Gardaí highlighted that spells of heavy rain and strong winds will lead to difficult travelling conditions due to expected flooding and poor visibility.

"With the high volume of rain in recent weeks we are reminding drivers that inappropriate speed, for prevailing weather, traffic or road conditions, is a problem as much as exceeding the speed limit is," said the spokesperson.

"This not only puts you at risk but also endangers the lives of others around you," added the Garda, before commenting: "As has been seen over the past few weeks there may again be disruption to travel networks, transports routes and difficult travel conditions."

Heavy showers are expected at times, particularly over higher elevation in the south, southeast, east and northeast and Midlands.

As a result surface water levels are set to high into Wednesday, February 17, in the following areas: Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Carlow, Monaghan, Louth, Meath, Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare and Laois.

Surface water levels are also elevated in Cavan, Cork, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath.

Status Yellow levels wind warnings will be in place for counties Wexford, Wicklow, Dublin, Meath and Louth with strong and gusty southeasterly winds expected which, combined with high tides, could lead to wave overtapping, fallen trees and loose debris, making travelling conditions difficult.