Met Eireann

Status Orange thunderstorm warning issued over ‘severe lightning and hail damage’

Status Orange thunderstorm warning issued over ‘severe lightning and hail damage’

‘Slippy roads, impaired visibility and spot flooding. Potential for severe lightning and hail damage.’ Amid the current heatwave in Ireland, Met Éireann has issued two thunderstorm warnings, one yellow and one orange, which impact five counties. The Status Orange warning only applies to Cork, Ireland’s biggest county. It is currently in effect and will be […]

2 weeks ago

Here’s when the weather in Ireland is set to reach up to 20C again

Here’s when the weather in Ireland is set to reach up to 20C again

If you’re looking for some extra information, we’ve broken down the weather forecast province by province. Ireland is set for a very welcome change in the weather over the next few days. After weeks of dull, damp and cold spells, temperatures in Ireland look like they will start to rise towards the end of this […]

3 weeks ago

Met Éireann issues thunderstorm warning for today as ‘power outages’ possible

Met Éireann issues thunderstorm warning for today as ‘power outages’ possible

The Irish forecaster has also outlined what the weather will be like for the Bank Holiday weekend and next week. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for three Irish counties. Already in effect, the alert applies to Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo and is valid until 6pm on Saturday (2 May). The warning […]

1 month ago

Weather experts reveal what day Ireland’s heatwave is set to pass

Weather experts reveal what day Ireland’s heatwave is set to pass

It couldn’t last forever, sadly. Met Éireann’s newest national forecast contains both good news and bad news regarding Ireland’s ongoing heatwave. The good news is that there will be a few more days to enjoy the sunshine, while the bad news is that the high temperatures won’t be sticking around for the bank holiday weekend. […]

1 month ago

Temperatures in Ireland to soar this week as orange fire warning issued

Temperatures in Ireland to soar this week as orange fire warning issued

‘Above average temperatures for late April’ are expected. Met Éireann has said that Ireland will see “above average temperatures for late April” this weekend, with highs of 21 degrees predicted. This comes as the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued an Orange warning over a “high fire risk”. According to Met Éireann’s […]

1 month ago

Met Eireann warns of potential ‘lightning damage’ as thunderstorms expected

Met Eireann warns of potential ‘lightning damage’ as thunderstorms expected

Oh dear… The latest weather forecasts show Ireland could be faced with a thundery day today with the national forecaster warning of “lightning damage” and potential spot flooding. Met Eireann has also said weather warnings are likely to be issued. Heavy rain is predicted to stick around over the coming days as low pressure continues […]

2 months ago