Published: Fri 1 Jun 2018, 3:52 PM

Last updated: Fri 1 Jun 2018, 4:55 PM

Flash flooding warning

Published: Fri 1 Jun 2018, 3:52 PM

Last updated: Fri 1 Jun 2018, 4:55 PM

The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency management has issued an Amber weather warning for County Cavan due to the potential for very heavy rainfall tonight, leading to flash flooding.

Met Éireann has also issued a status orange warning with localised severe thunderstorm activity, torrential downpours, and lightning strikes forecast for Cavan and the surrounding counties between 3pm Friday afternoon and approximately 10pm Friday night.

Motorists are advised to drive according to the prevailing weather conditions and to reduce speed to an appropriate level, exercising extreme caution due to likely poor visibility.

Published: Fri 1 Jun 2018, 3:52 PM

Last updated: Fri 1 Jun 2018, 4:55 PM

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