However, the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management said: “Flooding is a risk across the country due to the current conditions." “Whether or not a yellow rain warning is in place for a county, all areas will remain at risk of flooding.” They urged the public to remain alert. Warnings expandedOn Tuesday morning, Met Éireann issued a yellow warning for rain applying to all of Leinster as well as Cavan, Monaghan, Cork, Tipperary and Waterford. The double warning applies to areas in the east of the country which have been severely affected by flooding in recent weeks. A third yellow warning for rain applies to Donegal between 2am and 2pm on Wednesday, with Met Éireann warning that falls of sleet and snow are possible.

Source: Irish Examiner February 18, 2026 18:08 UTC