A Status Yellow wind and rain warning has been issued for Limerick ahead of Storm Austen. The alert, active from 7pm on October 22 until 10am on October 23, warns of potential flooding and falling trees. Local authorities have advised residents to prepare for strong winds and heavy rainfall.
The storm is expected to bring gusts of up to 70 km/h, with significant rainfall over the coming days. Emergency services have been placed on standby to respond to any incidents. The warning comes as the region prepares for a Bank Holiday, which could see increased travel and exposure to the storm’s effects.
Storm Austen is part of a series of weather events impacting the region in recent weeks. Earlier this month, similar warnings were issued for parts of Munster, leading to localized flooding and road closures. This follows a pattern of increased storm activity linked to changing weather patterns in the Atlantic. Officials are monitoring the situation closely and urge caution, particularly for those living in areas prone to flooding.
