Weather

February 2020

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.

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Snow, ice and 'freezing wind chill' follow chaos of Storm Ciara as nation is hit by 130kmh gusts

Householders and commuters were warned to brace themselves for Arctic conditions with snow, sleet and freezing temperatures following in the wake of Storm Ciara.

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Storm Ciara: Weather warnings extended as snow, ice and gusts of up to 130km/h expected

Fresh weather warnings have been issued and we have been urged to brace ourselves for gusts of up to 130km/h, Arctic conditions with snow, sleet and temperatures of -1C 

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Hottest-ever temperature recorded in Antarctica with reading of 18.3C

Antarctica has experienced its hottest temperature on record with a provisional recording of 18.3C - nearly 1C higher than the previous record - according to researchers.

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Storm Ciara: Weather warnings issued for entire country, up to 40mm of rain forecast and more storms expected

THE west and northwest are set to be battered by heavy rain and winds with gusts of up to 120 km/h tomorrow - and that's even before Storm Ciara blows in from the North Atlantic on Sunday - prompting Met Eireann to issue two Status Yellow warnings for the entire country this weekend.

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Calm before storm: Fears Ciara wind warning will be upgraded

A wind warning issued for Storm Ciara's arrival is likely to be upgraded further as the weekend progresses.

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Chance of weather warnings over election weekend as Storm Ciara brings flooding and strong winds

STORM Ciara is set to hit Ireland this weekend as voters go to the polls, with the chance of weather warnings being issued as a result of coastal flooding - and even some snow.

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Temperatures drop to -2C as winds reach 100 km/h

An unsettled week of weather lies ahead with temperatures dropping to -2C, and wind gusts reaching up to 10 0km/h.

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Mixed bag: sun, sleet, snow and strong winds for the week ahead

An unsettled week is in store with a mix of sun, showers and possible sleet and snow in some areas, according to Met Éireann.

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January 2020

No more snow: 'Short wintry spell' comes to an end as temperatures return to normal

The recent downpour of snow which caused disruption in the west of Ireland is the last of a "short wintry spell" according to Met Éireann, who say the mercury will begin to rise again today.

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Met Eireann issues Status yellow snow and ice warning for entire country

HEAVY snow brought flights to a standstill at Knock Airport yesterday while a Status Yellow snow/ice warning is in place for the entire country until midday tomorrow.

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Ireland in the grip of a cold snap as snow and 'sharp frost' forecast

Ireland is in the grip of a cold snap with Met Éireann forecasting snow and ice for some parts of the country.

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Cold, dry week ahead as high pressure system sets in over country

A cold but dry week is in store thanks to a high pressure system dominating our weather, according to Met Éireann.

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Coldest night so far this winter - and more foggy and frosty conditions expected

Temperatures dipped as low as almost -6 degrees last night, meaning the country experienced its coldest temperatures so far this winter.

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Met Éireann issues low temperature and ice warning for every county - except Donegal

Forecasters have issued a low temperature and ice warning for the majority of the country as temperatures are to plummet to minus four degrees tonight.

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Storm Brendan: Weather warnings downgraded but 48,000 homes and businesses remain without power

MET Éireann have downgraded the wind warnings as Storm Brendan moves across Ireland, but thousands of homes and businesses remain without power.

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'Big risk of flooding' - Status Orange wind warning issued nationwide as country braces itself for Storm Brendan

Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning nationwide for tomorrow as the country braces itself for Storm Brendan to hit.

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December 2019

We're in for a chilly few days - Met Éireann forecast weather for the Christmas season

Met Eireann has dashed any hopes of a white Christmas this year - even though temperatures will dip below freezing as Santa makes his rounds tomorrow night.

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Met Éireann defends weather warning notice after Storm Elsa wreaked havoc in Galway

Met Éireann have defended how a Status Yellow weather warning was updated to Status Orange in the hour before Storm Elsa caused chaos in Galway last night.

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Rainfall warning in place for eight counties, while gusts of up to 110km/h expected nationwide

A rainfall warning is in place for eight counties until this evening, while a wind warning has been issued nationwide.

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Warning to Monday morning commuters as Met Éireann extend nationwide snow-ice warning

Monday morning commuters are being warned to take care after Met Éireann extended their nationwide snow-ice warning.

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Met Éireann issues nationwide snow warning as shoppers get ready for busy Christmas period

A 'covering of snow' in many parts of the country is expected as Christmas preparation goes into overdrive with the busiest shopping period of the year.