#Severe Weather

# severe-weather - Wednesday 2 October, 2019

On Its Way

Lorenzo batters the Azores with 100mph winds

Oct 2nd 2019, 6:40 PM 62,932 Views 27 Comments

Lorenzo is currently still a post-tropical cyclone over the Atlantic but will have downgraded by the time it reaches Ireland tomorrow.

# severe-weather - Tuesday 27 November, 2018

Stormy Weather

Businesses refused insurance to get 'quick' payments for severe weather flood damage

Nov 27th 2018, 7:00 AM 15,134 Views 5 Comments

The scheme is for businesses and organisations who have been refused insurance.

# severe-weather - Sunday 21 October, 2018

Met Éireann

A US sitcom, pronunciation and Irish 'imbalance' among concerns raised in naming of 2018-19 storms

Oct 21st 2018, 12:05 AM 49,348 Views 27 Comments

Emails released under the Freedom of Information Act reveal how Met Éireann and the UK Met Office named this year’s storms.

# severe-weather - Monday 10 September, 2018

Hurricane Florence

Warnings of 'catastrophic flooding' as Florence upgraded to category 4 hurricane

Sep 10th 2018, 6:30 PM 42,673 Views 11 Comments

Governors of three states have declared an emergency.

# severe-weather - Sunday 10 June, 2018

WATER SHORTAGE

'There are fights and even injuries': Indian water crisis causes daily desperation

Jun 10th 2018, 3:30 AM 9,621 Views 13 Comments

There are tense scenes on a daily basis as temperatures soar and India experiences water shortages.

# severe-weather - Wednesday 18 April, 2018

Shut Up Shop

Government to block proposals to close all places of work during Status Red weather alerts

Apr 18th 2018, 7:30 AM 33,512 Views 41 Comments

During Storm Ophelia last year, there was confusion as to whether all businesses should close, and if people should go to work or remain at home.

# severe-weather - Wednesday 7 March, 2018

Thanks Emma

Call for schools to open on Saturdays to make up for 'snow days'

Mar 7th 2018, 6:25 PM 66,922 Views 107 Comments

It’s been suggested that it would be unreasonable to make up the days during Easter.

# severe-weather - Wednesday 28 February, 2018

Severe Weather

All non-urgent outpatient procedures in Leinster and Munster cancelled

Feb 28th 2018, 5:45 PM 11,380 Views 15 Comments

Three children’s hospitals are also cancelling planned admissions and outpatient appointments.

# severe-weather - Monday 16 October, 2017

Ophelia

Coast Guard warns public to stay away from the sea after people spotted in stormy waters

Oct 16th 2017, 6:23 PM 41,942 Views 64 Comments

Most people are obeying the Coast Guard’s warnings to stay away from the coast.

# severe-weather - Monday 25 January, 2016

Spot Flooding

Four weather warnings issued as heavy rain and wind set to batter coastal counties

Jan 25th 2016, 11:18 PM 57,320 Views 23 Comments

The gardaí and local authorities have advised people to be extra vigilant, with some flooding expected.

# severe-weather - Saturday 2 January, 2016

Storm Frank

PICTURES: Irish towns continue to battle against floods

Jan 2nd 2016, 6:04 PM 32,879 Views 27 Comments

Houses and businesses have been destroyed in towns across the country.

# severe-weather - Thursday 31 December, 2015

Rescue

10 adults and two children rescued from bus caught in severe floodwater in Scotland

Dec 31st 2015, 10:10 AM 9,892 Views 1 Comment

Emergency services were called to the scene yesterday afternoon.

# severe-weather - Monday 28 December, 2015

Rising Waters

Hundreds of troops deployed as UK hit by 'unprecedented' flooding

Dec 28th 2015, 8:25 AM 18,900 Views 29 Comments

Another thousand are on standby as further bad weather is expected.

# severe-weather - Thursday 13 August, 2015

Here Comes The Summer Sun

Better late than never! It's going to hit 24 degrees today

Aug 13th 2015, 8:11 AM 29,734 Views 24 Comments

Dust off the swimming togs.

# severe-weather - Thursday 13 February, 2014

Stormwatch

Crews 'working against the clock' but 80,000 to remain without power overnight

Feb 13th 2014, 6:47 PM 13,453 Views 29 Comments

Clare County Council has issued a flood and storm warning in advance of the severe weather conditions expected over the next 48 hours.

# severe-weather - Sunday 9 February, 2014

Not Over Yet

Emergency services and local authorities remain on high alert over flooding

Feb 9th 2014, 4:38 PM 12,562 Views 5 Comments

The orange weather alert has been lifted but more stormy weather is expected over the next week.

Severe Weather

Heaviest snow in decades leaves 11 dead, over 1,000 injured in Japan

Feb 9th 2014, 2:29 PM 15,853 Views 46 Comments

Most of the deaths involved road crashes and many of the injuries were caused by falls on the ice.

# severe-weather - Wednesday 1 January, 2014

Outside Is Frightful

Heavy rain, strong gales and high tides causing flooding and road closures

Jan 1st 2014, 1:36 PM 24,397 Views 28 Comments

A number of travel routes in coastal areas of Louth, Dublin and Wicklow with AA Roadwatch urging motorists to take extra care.

# severe-weather - Wednesday 18 December, 2013

Code Red

'Status red' warning as stormy weather expected tonight

Dec 18th 2013, 11:15 AM 23,442 Views 62 Comments

The coastal counties of Connacht and west Ulster will bare the brunt of the storm with gusts of up to 150km/h.

# severe-weather - Saturday 12 October, 2013

Cyclone Phailin

At least four killed as massive cyclone hits India coast

Oct 12th 2013, 2:58 PM 6,051 Views 8 Comments

With gusts of up to 240 kilometres per hour, the cyclone may be the most powerful to hit the area since 1999, when more than 8,000 people were killed.

# severe-weather - Thursday 28 March, 2013

Rescue

Two climbers rescued from snow gully in Derry

Mar 28th 2013, 8:27 PM 7,894 Views 14 Comments

The two male climbers got into difficulty at Binevengh Mountain but were not injured in the incident.

# severe-weather - Saturday 9 March, 2013

Brrrr

Bundle up: Snow, frost and icy conditions ahead

Mar 9th 2013, 1:44 PM 25,247 Views 41 Comments

Snow showers will drift in from the Irish Sea on Monday morning but should clear up later in the day.

# severe-weather - Tuesday 29 January, 2013

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In pics and video: Australian floods peaking with thousands in shelters

Jan 29th 2013, 8:02 AM 6,280 Views 4 Comments

In Queensland a tropical cyclone sparked tornadaoes and created sea foam that came to shore.

# severe-weather - Saturday 15 December, 2012

Need To Know

The Evening Fix...now with added festive lunges

Dec 15th 2012, 7:55 PM 12,476 Views No Comments

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.

# severe-weather - Friday 14 December, 2012

For Fluich Sake

Coast Guard issues warning as further gales and flooding forecast

Dec 14th 2012, 8:30 PM 12,511 Views 5 Comments

The public is advised to stay away from the shoreline and to avoid venturing out unnecessarily when gale force conditions are forecast.

# severe-weather - Friday 9 November, 2012

Winter

Shatter says Government is prepared for 'unpredictable' Irish winter

Nov 9th 2012, 9:37 PM 16,577 Views 81 Comments

At the start of this winter 210,000 tonnes of salt will be available and are strategically located across the country.

# severe-weather - Saturday 27 October, 2012

Frankenstorm

America prepares for superstorm

Oct 27th 2012, 7:39 AM 8,112 Views 23 Comments

Hurricane Sandy could mix with a winter storm to create what has been dubbed ‘Frankenstorm’.

# severe-weather - Friday 26 October, 2012

Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean, takes aim at US

Oct 26th 2012, 7:31 AM 4,837 Views 2 Comments

Forecasters have warned that the massive hurricane could now merge with North American weather systems and morph into a powerful hybrid that US media have dubbed a “Frankenstorm.”

# severe-weather - Sunday 7 October, 2012

Alerts

Councils use new service MapAlerter to spread information to public

Oct 7th 2012, 7:45 AM 8,021 Views 20 Comments

The creator of the service said it could be a crucial tool for councils this winter during severe weather conditions.

# severe-weather - Sunday 30 September, 2012

Japan

Powerful typhoon hits Japan mainland

Sep 30th 2012, 12:48 PM 5,349 Views 1 Comment

A 29-year-old man was swept away by high waves when Jelawat hit Okinawa and was later confirmed dead, while at least 140 people were injured.

# severe-weather - Saturday 29 September, 2012

Spain

Floods kill six in southern Spain

Sep 29th 2012, 10:45 AM 5,951 Views 4 Comments

At least 600 people had to be evacuated from their homes in the Andalusia region yesterday.

# severe-weather - Saturday 14 January, 2012

From The Daily Edge

South Africa

South Africa: Weather forecasters could face jail for getting it wrong

Jan 14th 2012, 2:59 PM 885 Views 1 Comment

Independent weather forecasters could face up to ten years in prison for incorrectly issuing severe weather warnings.

# severe-weather - Tuesday 3 May, 2011

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In Photos: Tornado strikes New Zealand city

May 3rd 2011, 10:22 AM 1,036 Views No Comments

The powerful storm has killed at least one person and caused huge damage in the Auckland suburb of Albany.

# severe-weather - Tuesday 5 April, 2011

Dad and son killed by tree limb during US tornado

Apr 5th 2011, 9:54 PM 1,124 Views 3 Comments

Severe storms pound southern states, killing at least eight people and destroying property.

# severe-weather - Wednesday 5 January, 2011

Brrr

Snowfall and icy conditions predicted by weekend

Jan 5th 2011, 1:32 PM 602 Views No Comments

Wintry weather set to continue over the coming weekend, according to meteorologists.

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