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A Status Yellow – Rainfall Warning Has Been Issued for Cork
Met Éireann have issued a status yellow – rainfall warning for Cork, which is valid from 15:00 Monday 26/08/2024 to 10:00 Tuesday 27/08/2024. Forecasters are warning of heavy and persistent rain at times. Potential impacts: Localised flooding Difficult travelling conditions Outdoor events impacted Issued/Updated: 18:50 Monday 26/08/2024 Valid: 22:00 Monday 26/08/2024 to 11:00 Tuesday 27/08/2024
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Meteorologists Commentary: Storm Lilian has been named by the UK Met Office – what impacts can we expect in Ireland?
Fig 1: Surface analysis chart 00UTC Below valid at 12pm on Thursday 22nd August 2024. The low-pressure system which will deepen and become Storm Lilian over the next 24 hours can be seen in the mid-Atlantic on the 00 UTC surface analysis chart with its associated fronts. Wind Impacts While the main impacts associated with…
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A Status Yellow – Wind Warning Has Been Issued by Met Éireann
Met Éireann have issued a status yellow – wind warning for Munster, which is valid from 00:00 Friday 23/08/2024 to 06:00 Friday 23/08/2024. Unseasonably strong and gusty south to southwest winds veering west to northwest. Continuing risk of coastal flooding due to very high tides. Potential Impacts: Coastal flooding Wave over-topping Power outages Fallen trees. Issued/Updated: 11:08…
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Cork City Tidal Flooding Warning: Tonight Tuesday 20th August
Cork City Council has issued a warning regarding a period of naturally occurring, very high astronomical Spring Tides that will continue from this evening (Tuesday) until the weekend. The warning is further heightened by a forecast from Met Éireann, which advises that a combination of strong winds and high waves associated with an Atlantic storm…
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Weather Forecast for Cork: Wet and Windy Conditions Ahead
Monday, 19th August Today will bring wet and windy conditions across Cork, with rain becoming widespread throughout the morning. The rain will be accompanied by strengthening south to southeast winds, which could become fresh to strong and gusty at times. There is a potential for some heavy or thundery downpours, particularly in southern areas, where…
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Will Ireland Be Affected by Hurricane Ernesto? Met Éireann Weighs In
As Hurricane Ernesto churns through the western Atlantic, questions have arisen about whether Ireland might experience any direct impacts from this powerful storm. Met Éireann has been closely monitoring Ernesto’s progress and has provided clarity on the situation. The short answer is: Ireland will not be directly hit by Hurricane Ernesto. However, there is a…
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A Status Yellow – Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Munster
Met Éireann have issued a status yellow – thunderstorm warning for Munster, which is valid from 16:38 Sunday 11/08/2024 to 21:00 Sunday 11/08/2024. Forecasters are warning of scattered thunderstorms this evening. Potential impacts: Localised flooding Hazardous travelling conditions. Issued/Updated: 16:38 Sunday 11/08/2024 Valid: 16:38 Sunday 11/08/2024 to 21:00 Sunday 11/08/2024
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A Status Yellow – Rainfall Warning Has Been Issued Nationwide
Met Éireann have issued a status yellow – rainfall warning for Ireland, which is valid from 22:00 Sunday 11/08/2024 to 08:00 Monday 12/08/2024. Forecasters are warning that a band of heavy rain moving eastwards across the country on Sunday night and Monday morning, with thundery downpours possible. Potential Impacts: Localised flooding Difficult travelling conditions Poor visibility Issued/Updated:…
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Weather Outlook for the Week Ahead
Today – Monday 22nd July Any lingering rain and drizzle will clear this morning, making way for sunny spells. In the afternoon, rain will spread from the Atlantic, turning heavy at times in the evening. Expect highest temperatures between 19 to 22 degrees with light to moderate westerly or variable breezes. Tonight Rain will clear…
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A Status Yellow – Rainfall Warning Has Been Issued for Cork
Met Éireann have issued a status yellow – rainfall warning for Cork, which is valid from 03:00 Thursday 13/06/2024 to 09:00 Thursday 13/06/2024 Forecasters are warning of heavy rainfall, especially in western parts of the counties with highest accumulations in mountainous areas. Potential impacts: Spot flooding Difficult travelling conditions Poor visibility. Issued/Updated: 11:54 Wednesday 12/06/2024 Valid: 03:00…