Rain and wind warnings issued ahead of Atlantic low

A deep Atlantic low-pressure system is forecast to bring heavy rain and potentially disruptive winds to parts of Ireland and the United Kingdom late this week, with the strongest impacts dependent on its uncertain track. Met Éireann has issued a rain warning for the Republic of Ireland, while the Met Office has issued a separate wind warning for parts of southwest England and Wales. Met Éireann’s Status Yellow warning covers the entire Republic from 7pm Thursday, October 22, until 8am Friday, October 23. The service warned that heavy rain would spread east across the country, bringing difficult travel conditions and possible localised flooding. It also said outdoor events could be affected. For the UK, the Met Office’s yellow wind warning is in force from midnight until noon Friday for areas including southwest England and Wales. Forecasts cited gusts of 50 to 60 mph in affected areas, with exposed locations potentially reaching 70 mph. The warning indicates a risk of travel disruption; forecasts also noted possible damage from loose objects and a small risk of power cuts. The low’s path has not been settled, and forecasters say it will determine where the strongest winds...