New bathing water warnings issued across Mayo due to thunderstorms
Mayo County Council issues precautionary notices on swimming areas as a result of the thunderstorm warnings across the county
Mayo County Council has issued several Prior Warning Notices for bathing waters across the county ahead of a weekend of forecast thunderstorms.
The warnings have been introduced as a precautionary measure due to the potential impact of rainfall on bathing water quality.
Bathing waters affected by the latest warnings include three popular swimming locations in Mayo.
The council confirmed that the existing Prior Warning Notice for Shore Road Beach in Belmullet issued on June 18 remains in place.
In Westport, a warning has been issued for Carrowmore Beach. In Achill, the warning applies to Dugort Beach.
Members of the public are advised to take note of the warnings and to check for updates before planning swimming or recreational activities at any of the affected locations over the weekend.
Mayo County Council confirmed that bathing waters at the affected locations will be sampled and tested on Monday, June 29.
Further updates are expected once results become available.