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STORM Ellen brought heavy rain and strong winds to the county overnight but Kerry escaped the worst.
However, Met Éireann has issued Status Yellow Rainfall and Wind Warnings for the county this morning.
Very strong south to southeast winds later today, veering southwesterly overnight with the potential for further impacts and a continued risk of coastal flooding.
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The warning is valid from 5pm today to 5am on Friday morning. The rain warning is on account of heavy squally downpours and thunderstorms bringing a risk of spot flooding at times today and tonight.
It took effect from 9am this morning to 5am on Friday. It looks like Kerry will escape the worst of the rain this afternoon, but tonight and the early morning hours will see very heavy showers sweep up the county.
