Galway faces further risk of flash flooding

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway faces a risk of further flash flooding today following heavy rainfall in the county yesterday. Despite some counties reporting the hottest temperatures of the year, Loughrea suffered from severe flash flooding following thunderstorms. Met Eireann also reported 32mm of rainfall in Athenry yesterday evening, of which 25mm fell in just over 20 minutes. The forecast office says the county could experience highs of 22 to 26 degrees celsius today – but warns that rain will be heavy at times with a risk of flash flooding. Joanna Donnelly of Met Eireann says today is likely to be the last of the very hot days.