It still seems to be a dirty thing to do, even in Ireland, measuring rainfall in mm. The only unit to be used for that purpose is the *I*N*C*H*!!!! Wind speeds 'of course' in mph. Another example of how the Irish media continue to boycott and frustrate Irish metrication, Han You Are Here: HOME > THE IRISH TIMES > BREAKING NEWS Sunday, November 05, 2000 � Breaking News Home Other Irish News Country prepares for wind, rain and floods By Patrick Logue Last updated: 07:20 The country is bracing itself for storm force winds, driving rain and flooding today as a low pressure front approaches from the Atlantic. Ireland has escaped the worst of the weather which has caused severe flooding in Britain over the last week. However, today the midlands, south and east could experience flooding. Between one and two inches of rain are predicted for these areas with winds gusting up to 70 mph. Later today winds will back east to northeast and winds are expected to reach storm force. The unsettled weather is expected to continue through tonight and tomorrow morning. In Britain thousands of people have already been evacuated from their homes after a week of flooding. The latest weather system is likely to exacerbate the worst flooding there in decades. The British Environment Agency has issued 17 severe flood warnings for Yorkshire and four covering the River Severn. � The Irish Times/ireland.com
