Weather

May 2021

Thunderstorm warning issued by Met Éireann as heavy showers bring risk of flooding on a wet weekend

A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Munster, Leinster and Connacht by Met Éireann for today.

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Thunderstorm warning issued for 13 counties as heavy downpours bring flooding risk

A thunderstorm warning has been issued for 13 counties in Munster, Leinster and Ulster by Met Éireann this afternoon.

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Weather: May sunshine on the horizon but not before widespread frost 

SUNSHINE and showers will dominate Irish weather for the next week but the good news is that it will slowly get milder with temperatures creeping up by almost four degrees.

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‘Unseasonably cold’ weather to see temperatures plummet to -3C

We are  in for more showers and low temperatures this week as an “unseasonably cold” start to May will see us grabbing umbrellas rather than deckchairs.

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April 2021

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Wall-to-wall sunshine forecast in most areas this weekend with the west the best for spring rays

A dry and sunny weekend is in store for much of the country, with the west the best overall for basking in the spring sunshine.

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Sunny weekend ahead as temperatures to top 20 degrees – and west is best

It’s set to be a sunny weekend as Met Éireann are forecasting dry and settled conditions, with temperatures hitting 18C. 

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Highs of 17C on the way as weather warms up this week

Fine weather is on the way as Met Éireann are forecasting dry and settled conditions for the rest of the week.

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Melting Arctic sea ice caused ‘Beast from the East’ cold wave

The ‘Beast from the East’ of 2018 was caused by melting Arctic sea ice, a study has found, with scientists warning of more blizzards to come.

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Warm and sunny opening to Easter but Arctic front to bring colder weather from Sunday

Ireland is set for a balmy opening to the Easter weekend but an Arctic weather front will bring cooler conditions and rain showers from Sunday.

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March 2021

Dry and sunny for St Patrick’s Day – but there is a drizzly week ahead

A dry and sunny St Patrick’s Day is expected today, with some light drizzle set to occur daily from tomorrow.

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Sunny and dry weather for St Patrick’s Day as temperatures to reach as high as 16C

The weather is set to take a sunny turn with temperatures forecast to reach as high as 16C on St Patrick’s Day.

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Mild and sunny: Perfect picnic weather for St Patrick’s Day

We could be in for a mild and sunny St Patrick’s Day but the weather remains a little unpredictable for the week ahead.

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Unsettled weekend ahead but drier weather on the way for St Patrick’s Day

A combination of sunny spells and blustery, heavy showers is set to remain this weekend but drier, more settled conditions are on their way for St Patrick’s Day.

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Will it rain on our (virtual) parade? Temperatures set to rise ahead of St Patrick’s Day

IRELAND is set for a mixed bag of holiday weather with drizzle and even heavy rain likely on Mother's Day while St Patrick's Day is set to prove both mild and dry.

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Better weather on the cards as weekend approaches

While scattered showers are expected over the next few days, things should become drier as it moves towards the end of the weekend, according to Met Éireann.

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‘Damaging winds’ expected this week, but warmer weather on the cards for St Patrick's Day

Tie-down your trampolines as “damaging winds”, hail and thunder are forecast this week.

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Unsettled weather to bring heavy rainfall, ‘damaging winds’, hail and thunder

The glorious spring sunshine is set to vanish with Ireland facing torrential rainfall and potentially damaging winds from mid-week.

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Dry and bright week ahead but rainy weather in store for weekend

Make the most of sunny spells over the coming days, as unsettled weekend weather is on the cards.

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February 2021

Spring weather takes hold as sunny spells expected this weekend

Spring has sprung, as milder temperatures are set to stay for the remainder of the weekend and early next week.

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More rain brings further risk of flooding today amid road closures in some counties

Several roads are still closed in Cork, Kerry and Tipperary today due to flooding, after up to 80mm of rain fell in some areas over the last 24 hours.

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Flash floods after gales and torrential rain

Almost 1,000 homes lost power, dozens of roads were closed due to flash flooding and thousands of acres of farmland were left under water as Ireland was battered by an Atlantic storm front with torrential rainfall and gale-force winds.

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Flood alerts and hundreds of homes without power amid high winds and torrential rain

More than 700 homes and businesses are without power this morning as high winds and torrential rainfall swept across parts the country..

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Spring feeling: milder week in store but heavy rain and winds also on cards

There’s a spring feeling in the air this week with temperatures rising and daylight hours extending.

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Balmy weather conditions to continue but rain will spread across the country

A rise in temperatures over the coming days will mean a risk of isolated thunderstorms and hail as Met Éireann forecast an unsettled week ahead.

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Status Orange and Yellow wind warnings issued while homes left without power as stormy conditions prevail

We will all be wrapping up warm and staying inside this Valentine’s Day.

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Valentine’s weather: Yellow warning for snow and ice issued for 20 counties

A yellow snow and ice warning has been issued for 20 counties for Valentine’s Weekend.

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Snow and ice to ease over the weekend as mild weather returns

The icy Siberian grip on Ireland's weather is set to ease with milder but wetter conditions on the horizon.

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Snow showers sweep across country amid ice warnings

The icy Siberian grip on Ireland's weather is set to ease with milder but wetter conditions on the horizon.

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Further accumulations of snow expected as temperatures to drop as low as -5C

The snow has arrived.

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Up to 5cm of snow to blanket the east and northeast of the country

Six counties in the east and northeast could be blanketed by up to 5cm of snow and ice today as a Status Yellow snow and ice warning remains in place until this evening.