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A yellow road safety alert for heavy rain has been issued for Carlow.
According to RSA Ireland, rain is expected this evening (October 25) and early tonight with spot flooding possible from 4pm today until 12am on Wednesday October 26.
The warning has also been issued for Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow.
⚠️⚠️Yellow Road Safety Alert for Heavy Rain⚠️⚠️
— RSA Ireland (@RSAIreland) October 25, 2022
Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford, and Wicklow
️ Heavy rain this evening and early tonight with spot flooding possible
⌚ 4pm Tues 25 – 12am Weds 26 pic.twitter.com/8c7BWTO7bu
The RSA has issued advice on driving on flooded roads via an informational video posted on social media.
Advice includes waiting until water levels drop before crossing roads covered in water or choosing an alternative route.
The the safety group recommends avoiding crossing roads which are fully flooded as the water level may be deeper than it appears.
If a road is only partially flooded, drivers should pass through one at a time keeping to the side of the road that is visible.
After driving through water, motorists should drive slowly with their foot on and off the brake pedal for a short distance as this helps to dry the brakes.
If a road is flooded as a result of a river bursting its banks, the current could sweep away the vehicle.
The RSA message in the video states: "Don't get caught out when severe weather strikes".
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