LATEST: Met Éireann updates weather warnings ahead of weekend washout in 13 counties

As thirteen counties across Ireland brace themselves for heavy downpours and strong winds this Friday and Saturday, Met Éireann has now issued updated weather warnings. 

A Status Orange rain warning for Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow will now come into effect at the earlier time of 12pm this Friday afternoon until 8am Saturday morning, November 15. 

Significant rainfall accumulations, especially on high ground and exposed areas, are expected, with impacts including possible significant flooding and hazardous travelling conditions. 

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A Status Yellow rain warning also issued by the forecaster has now come into effect for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Louth, Meath, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford as well as Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow at 9am this Friday. The warning will lift at 9am Saturday morning with heavy and persistent rain falling on saturated ground. Possible impacts include flooding, difficult travelling conditions and poor visibility. 

Meanwhile, a Status Yellow wind warning has been put in place for counties Dublin, Louth, Meath, Wexford and Wicklow, with warnings of strong and gusty northeasterly winds. This will come into effect at 12pm today, November 14, and will lift at 4am Saturday morning. Difficult travelling conditions and related debris are listed as possible impacts of this. 

According to Met Éireann, Friday is windy day nationwide and wet too across Munster and Leinster, with widespread rain becoming heavier through the day, particularly in the south and east, with flooding expected in places. It is expected to be much drier across Ulster and Connacht with some bright spells further north, with just some rain and drizzle encroaching onto southern parts. Highest temperatures of 7 to 12 degrees along with fresh to strong and gusty northeasterly winds and gales on eastern coasts.