Cold snap eases: Temperatures set to rise after -6.6C night

Cold snap eases: Temperatures set to rise after -6.6C night

Ireland’s severe cold snap appears to be nearing its end, though temperatures still plunged to -6.6C overnight in Mount Dillion, Roscommon, with other areas like Ballyhaise, Co Cavan, and Dunsany, Co Meath also recording lows of -6.3C. Met Éireann’s Head of Forecasting Eoin Sherlock indicated that the end of the current yellow weather warning should … Read more

Arctic chill approaches: Met Éireann issues multiple weather warnings

Arctic chill approaches: Met Éireann issues multiple weather warnings

Met Éireann has issued Status Yellow weather warnings for several counties as Ireland braces for deteriorating conditions, with an Arctic airmass set to bring a significant temperature drop across the country. The national forecaster has specifically highlighted concerns for Cork, Kerry, and western counties, where residents can expect a combination of wet and windy conditions … Read more

Humid days ahead with thundery downpours possible on bank holiday monday

Humid days ahead with thundery downpours possible on bank holiday monday

Met Éireann has forecast a warm and humid spell, with temperatures reaching up to 24 degrees. Today will see a mix of clouds, sunny spells, and showers, particularly in the west and northwest. Tonight will remain humid with temperatures between 14 to 17 degrees. Patchy rain and drizzle will spread eastwards, though eastern counties may … Read more

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Irish Weather: Warmer, Wetter, and Unsettled Spring Ahead

As March unfolds, Ireland experiences a mix of warmer temperatures but increased rainfall, according to climatologist Paul Moore of Met Éireann. Despite the warmer trend, a weakened stratospheric polar vortex is driving cooler spells, impacting the Jet Stream and causing unsettled weather patterns. Comparing recent observations to historical data, Moore notes a consistent trend towards … Read more