Orange weather warning issued for the Northwest
Met Eireann issue orange weather warning for the northwest this weekend. The yellow alert for ‘all of Ireland’ is valid from 1am tomorrow – while the orange warning will sweep vertically down the country from 4am. The intense rainfall will affect 13 counties including Sligo Leitrim and Donegal and will…
Sligo records 28.3 degrees as August temperatures continue to soar
Two stations recorded maximum temperatures over 30°C yesterday, with Oak Park reaching 31.7°C and provisionally beating the previous August record of 31.5°C, which was set in 1995 at the same weather station. The current heat wave saw temperatures yesterday across the country at over 25 degrees. With Markree castle…
Met Eireann issue yellow weather warning issued for local region
Met Eireann have issued a Status Yellow Weather Warning for Munster and Connacht. The warning marks the end of the current warm spell of weather. The warning comes into effect from midday tomorrow, with the forecaster predicting heavy showers or longer spells of rain and thundery downpours leading…
Yellow weather warning issued for Co. Donegal
A Status Yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for Co. Donegal. Falls of heavy rain are being predicted for today and overnight with the heaviest falls on higher ground. The warning remains in place until 9am Sunday morning
Yellow wind warning issued for local region
A yellow wind warning for the counties of Sligo Leitrim and Donegal is currently active, Strong to near gale force winds will hit the area throughout the morning and into the afternoon. Heavy rain is expected to lead to hazardous driving conditions in parts with localised flooding likely.…
Caution advised as weather warnings extended
Motorists are advised to be cautious this weekend as Met Eireann extend their weather warnings. The warning for snow and ice remains until 10am Saturday morning with icy driving conditions and accumulation of snow in areas expected. A separate warning for high winds is also impacting the region until 6pm…
Wintry conditions to hit the north west with the arrival of storm Eunice
The north west is bracing itself for wintry conditions that is expected to hit the region tomorrow morning. The State’s emergency weather response team is warning of potential power cuts ahead of the arrival of Storm Eunice. The storm’s expected to arrive early tomorrow morning, bringing strong…