Weather

May 2020

Green shoots: Mercury to hit 22C as garden centres reopen

Ireland's easing of the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions is set to receive a major boost, with a three-day mini-heatwave likely from tomorrow.

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Holiday sunshine: Week ahead looks bright across country

The sun is set to shine this week with temperatures soaring to highs of 18C today.

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Sun set to shine as temperatures soar to 18 degrees

The sun will be splitting the rocks next week with temperatures set to soar to highs of 18 degrees from tomorrow.

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April 2020

Bank Holiday weekend weather: Heavy showers and strong winds to hit Ireland

Heavy rain and blustery conditions will batter the country over the coming days, Met Éireann has warned.

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Heavy rainfall to hit ahead of May bank holiday weekend

HEAVY rain and blustery conditions will batter the country over the coming days, Met Eireann has warned.

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Temperatures to drop as wet weather moves in for bank holiday weekend

Ireland is set to swap balmy weather for chilly conditions and showers, as the May bank holiday weekend looks set to be marked by spells of heavy rain.

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High-nesting birds hint at fine summer weather

Ireland could be set for a glorious summer, according to a country tale about the implications of birds building their nests high in trees.

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Warmer weather sets in all week with highs of 19C

It looks like the garden could be the perfect spot to escape the troubles of the coronavirus lockdown with temperatures of up to 17C forecast today, reaching a high of 19C by Thursday.

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Orange forest fire warning in place until Monday as warm weather brings 'high fire risk'

The Department of Agriculture have issued a status orange forest fire warning after deeming current weather conditions likely to bring a "high fire risk".

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March 2020

Spring has sprung: Temperatures to hit 15C but frost on the way

Spring has finally sprung, but most of the country will be spending their time indoors as temperatures are expected to hit highs of 15C.

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Spring is here: Dry and sunny days on horizon

More spring-like weather is on the cards after a misty start in most areas today, according to Met Éireann.

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Cold temperatures for the weekend but sunshine set for next week

Unseasonably cold temperatures will continue tomorrow in Dublin and eastern counties, according to Met Eireann.

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Heavy rainfall for St Patrick's Day before bright and mild week ahead

CLOUDY conditions and persistent rainfall will hit parts of the country on St Patrick’s Day, Met Eireann has said.

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Mild and dry days ahead before return of rain

It may be Friday the 13th but there are an extremely pleasant few days of sunshine on the horizon, according to Met Eireann.

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Weather warning as 12 counties set for high wind, snow

More windy weather is on the way today with warnings issued for 12 counties, with winds gusting up to 120kmh, along with the threat of snow and ice.

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Fears of more floods with heavy rain on way and snow-melt set to swell rivers

Flood-weary householders and landowners face three days of heavy showers amid concern mild weather will result in a substantial amount of water from snow-melt feeding into swollen river systems.

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'Exceptionally wet and windy' - three named storms and record rainfall for many areas in February

Last month was the wettest February on record in many areas as three named storms brought rainfall "well above average" for this time of year, Met Éireann has revealed.

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No end in sight to wintry weather as forecasters warn of ice and snow

Wintry showers and sporadic thunderstorms look set to hit the country with no respite from adverse weather in sight following Storm Jorge.

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February 2020

Storm Jorge: Gardai at scene of overturned truck in Co Galway

Gardai are currently at the scene of an overturned truck in Co Galway.

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Storm Jorge: Public warned to 'stay indoors' as strong winds and rain hit Ireland

Emergency service chiefs and State officials have repeated warnings to the public this afternoon to avoid any behaviour that could put themselves or others in danger as Storm Jorge roars across the country.

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Storm Jorge: Orange weather warnings issued, gusts to reach 130km/h and up to 50mm of rain forecast

The National Emergency Coordination Group will meet tomorrow ahead of more weather warnings as Storm Jorge looms.

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Heavy rainfall to hit after week of wintry showers

Met Eireann has predicted a bitter week ahead as persistent rain showers are expected to plummet down across the nation this Friday after days of snow, sleet and hail showers.

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Met Éireann issue nationwide Status Yellow snow and ice warning

A STATUS Yellow snow and ice warning has been issued across the country with more wintry showers on the way.

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Weather warnings issued for 19 counties as snow, thunder and flooding expected

Snow, thunder and flooding are all forecast and weather warnings have been issued for 19 counties.

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Warnings over high winds and heavy rain

Ireland is facing a third consecutive weekend of wet and windy weather with Met Éireann issuing three Status Yellow wind and rain warnings for five counties.

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Risk of flooding as Met Eireann issues yellow weather warning

Met Eireann has warned of flooding as heavy rainfall is expected plummet down across the nation today.

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Storm Dennis: Two orange weather alerts issued as Met Éireann warns of 'severe' gusts

A SECOND status orange wind warning has been issued for nine counties as Storm Dennis has rolled into the country.

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Take a rain check: 100kmh winds to batter country on Valentine's Day

Romantics planning St Valentine's Day celebrations tomorrow were warned Ireland is set to be battered by strong winds and heavy rain as Storm Dennis sweeps in from the Atlantic.

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Ferocious winds rip roof off school as Storm Dennis looms for weekend

IRELAND is braced for Storm Dennis this weekend after bitterly cold weather and snow hit many parts of the country.

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GAA, soccer, rugby and horse racing fall foul of rough weather

Storm Ciara played havoc with Ireland's sports and cultural fixtures over the past 48 hours.