The government has urgently advised the elderly and fragile to drink plenty of fluids, remain ventilated, and avoid direct sunlight amid the searing heat. The Minister for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler has warned older people to exercise extra caution during the current heat wave. Ms. Butler has cautioned that individuals over the … Read more
Ireland has had its hottest day in 135 years,, with the Met Éireann measuring site at Phoenix Park topping out at 33°C at 3pm. The only higher temperature ever recorded was 33.3°C in June 1887 at Kilkenny Castle. Although it has been questioned recently, Met Éireann has stated that this temperature is still Ireland’s record. Thus, … Read more
Due to the extreme nature of Storm Eunice and the threat of multi-hazard weather events as confirmed by Met Éireann, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is advising that early learning and care (ELC) and school-age childcare (SAC) services in counties where Status Red wind warnings are in place and in counties … Read more
A status Yellow Wind Warning has been issued for Donegal by Met Eireann. Southwest winds veering northwest will reach mean speeds of 50 to 65 km/h with gusts of up to 100 km/h. Strong winds combined with high seas may lead to wave overtopping in coastal areas. People should be very cautious while going out … Read more
Met Eireann has issued a status yellow rain warning for counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford on Christmas Day. The warning is in place throughout the day until 11 p.m. According to Met Eireann, there will be persistent downpours and it may lead to localised flooding. Road users must be extra careful. The highest … Read more
Met Eireann have issued a Status Yellow fog warning for the entire country this afternoon. The warning will be in place from 7 p.m. this evening and will last until 9 a.m. tomorrow morning. There will be fog developing in some areas causing reduced visibility and drivers are advised to take extra care. Fog lights … Read more
Met Eireann has issued orange wind warning for five counties ahead of Storm Barra. The storm is expected to reach Ireland on Tuesday and will cause heavy rain and strong wind on the day through to the next. The orange warning will come into effect from 6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM Wednesdayfor counties Clare, … Read more
Storm Barra will reach Ireland in the next 48 hours, Met Eireann has said. With the storm, Met Eireann forecasts heavy rain fall through out the country which may lead to localised flooding. A status yellow weather warning has been issued through out the country. The storm and rain will hit the western counties more … Read more