Wicklow County Council is issuing the following Public Safety Message following the impacts of recent weather events and pending rainfall warnings that have been issued by Met Éireann:

• Check Local Authorities websites and social media channels for information on road closures, flooding updates, and community alerts. -Allow for disruption when commuting over the coming days.
• Plan extra travel time and reduce speed.
• Expect surface water, debris and poor visibility.
• Stay back from riverbanks, streams and canals – water levels may rise quickly.
• Keep children and pets away from waterways and flooded areas.
• Do not bypass Road Closed signs – the road ahead is unsafe, the damage may be hidden beneath water, and you may be putting your life at risk.
• Do not drive through floodwater – turn back and use another route.
• Keep away from coastal edges, harbours, piers and low-lying promenades during high tide.
• The Irish Coast Guard advice remains: “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry.”
• Check in with neighbours, older people or anyone who may need assistance in case conditions worsen.
• Check with Transport Operators when planning journeys.
• Monitor Met Éireann forecasts over the next 24 – conditions may change quickly. Visit https://www.met.ie/ for the most up to date information. Information is also available across the Met Éireann App, social media platforms (@meteireann) and other news media sources.
• ESB Networks is highlighting the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from these fallen cables and to report such cases to it immediately. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie. in regards to power restoration times.
• Uisce Éireann customers can check the website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via their 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. The public can also sign up online to their free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies - see www.water.ie.”

Weather Warnings:

Status Yellow - Rain warning for Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Waterford

Met Éireann Weather Warning

Further heavy rain and showers falling on saturated ground, combined with high river levels, may cause the following:
• Localised flooding
• River flooding
• Difficult travel conditions

Valid: 00:00 Thursday 29/01/2026 to 00:00 Friday 30/01/2026

Status Yellow - Rain warning for Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Waterford

Met Éireann Weather Warning

With the potential for further heavy rain and showers to fall on saturated ground, combined with high river levels, leading to the following:
• Localised flooding
• River flooding
• Difficult travel conditions

Valid: 09:00 Friday 30/01/2026 to 00:00 Saturday 31/01/2026