Flood warning for the south
07/01/2005 - 07:48:31Met Eireann has issued a flood warning in the south of the country, with two and a half inches of rain predicted for some areas.
Forecasters said areas prone to flooding should be on the alert and there would be a particular risk of coastal floods this evening and tonight.
Heavy rains and winds are also expected to batter the rest of the country over the next 24 hours and Met Eireann said local flooding could be experienced in many areas.
