Almost 40 thousand homes, farms and businesses are still without power this morning following Storm Ali.
It hit Ireland yesterday, leaving two people dead in separate incidents in Galway and south Armagh.
Another weather warning comes into effect this morning - the yellow rain warning is in place for 7 counties including Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford in the South East.
Status Yellow - Rainfall warning for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Cork, Tipperary and Waterford
See details here https://t.co/ozrQHtoOkt pic.twitter.com/eui7vKfAVM— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) September 19, 2018
Meanwhile Gardaí are urging drivers to slow down on the roads as the weather warning takes effect
Weather Warning: Please drive with care today as Met Eireann has predicted heavy rain in Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Cork, Tipp &
Waterford at times today with risk of spot flooding.
Totals of 25 to 40mm expected, highest values likely near coast.#slowdown pic.twitter.com/AP24PDDLQd— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) September 20, 2018
