Ireland: Weather Warnings Reissued as Heavy Rain and Winds Batter Island

Strong winds whipped up huge waves along the Dublin coast on Thursday, February 5, as severe weather accompanied by heavy rain and flooding battered Ireland. Twelve counties remain under weather warnings as Ireland braces for another day of torrential rain. A Status Orange rain warning is now in effect for Dublin, Wicklow, Louth, and Waterford. The alert for Dublin and Wicklow, which began this morning, has been extended until 3 p.m. on Friday, February 6. Status Yellow warnings remain in place for several other regions, while multiple train services have been suspended until further notice due to flooding.

(2)Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko in Ireland

(2)Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko in Ireland

DUBLIN, Ireland - Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko share an umbrella during their visit to Glendalough in County Wicklow, Ireland, on May 8.

(1)Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko in Ireland

(1)Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko in Ireland

DUBLIN, Ireland - Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko walk past the Round Tower, which traces back to St. Kevin, at Glendalough in County Wicklow, Ireland, on May 8. The imperial couple are on an eight-day tour, which will also take them to Norway. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

(2)Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko in Ireland

(2)Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko in Ireland

DUBLIN, Ireland - Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko share an umbrella during their visit to Glendalough in County Wicklow, Ireland, on May 8. (Kyodo)

Manchester Docks - Manchester Ship Canal

Manchester Docks - Manchester Ship Canal

Steamship Wicklow, out of Dublin, moves out of Manchester Docks and down the Manchester Ship Canal. Photograph by Shirley Baker Date: 1960