Updates:
*The Broadford to Ardnacrusha road is reported to be badly flooded in places while debris has also been reported on the route.
*Flooding reported beneath the railway bridge on the Tulla Road in Ennis at Corrovorrin. Water continues to rise at this location (9.20pm)
*Flooding also on the Ennis to Corofin road near Dysart.
Earlier: Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow – Wind and Rain warning for Clare.
It follows a Status Yellow wind warning that expired at midday today.
The second Status Yellow – Wind & Rain warning has now been issued for all Munster counties including Clare.
Thunder, lightning and heavy hail showers were reported in the Kilkee area this morning.
Met Éireann has said it will become very windy on Wednesday evening and night with heavy rain. Possible spot flooding. Strong westerly winds with gusts of 90 to 110 km/h.
This warning will come into effect at 6.00pm on Wednesday and remain in place until midnight.
Windy with scattered showers, some heavy and more persistent with isolated thunderstorms & hail at times🌬️⛈️
Later, rain will extend from the southwest to all areas🌧️
Highest temperatures of 5 to 9°, in strong and gusty westerly winds🌡️🍃🌬️ pic.twitter.com/8PdGqiB9X4
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 11, 2023