Parts of Munster and Leinster are on alert for Storm Claudia, with heavy rain and flooding expected. Met Eireann has issued advice on how to prepare for the severe weather

Storm Claudia is set to batter Ireland this weekend, with millions bracing for severe weather warnings across thirteen counties.

Met Éireann has issued a stark warning to households to prepare a 9-item emergency kit as the storm looms.

The tempest is expected to hit from Friday morning, drenching southern and eastern areas with torrential rain for up to 24 hours, according to the Irish Mirror.

Named earlier in the week by the Spanish met service, Storm Claudia will bring heavy downpours to already saturated ground and swollen rivers, heightening the risk of significant flooding.

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