Strong winds are expected to hit several areas of the nation today and tomorrow; a Status Orange warning has been issued for Kerry and west Clare. West Clare and Kerry are expected to have winds of at least 110 km/h. The Status Orange alert in Co. Kerry goes into effect at 2 a.m. tonight and … Read more
The cold weather is causing further travel disruption today as flights in and out of the Country, in particular to and from the UK, have been cancelled and delayed. In a statement given this morning, Dublin Airport said that it is “open and fully operational.” “Weather disruption in the UK continues to impact on flight … Read more
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, together with Minister of State with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Martin Heydon,urged farmers to be extra careful and take precautions as Met Éireann forecasts an approaching cold spell of weather. The Ministers advised farmers to take the necessary steps to protect themselves and prepare their … Read more
A yellow wind warning will be in effect for a portion of Wednesday in four counties in the west of the nation. Met Éireann issued the advisory for Galway, Clare, Kerry, and Cork on Tuesday afternoon. The alert will go into effect on Wednesday at 1 pm and last until 7 pm the same day. … Read more
Heavy downpours is forecast over the weekend, and Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning across the country, which will go into effect from 9 p.m. tomorrow. The weather alert had already been released by the forecaster, who forecasted that the recent dry weather will give way to wet and windy conditions over … Read more
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