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Sunday 28 May 2023 Dublin: 14°C

# Status orange

Last month
April 2023
# Stormy Weather
Status Yellow wind warning in place for much of the country as up to 110km/h gusts expected
Met Éireann said strong to gale force northwest winds will develop across the country today.
This year
2023
# Treacherous
Ice warning in place for 15 counties as temperatures to drop to -5 degrees tonight
Ahead of an expected thaw tomorrow, the RSA is advising road users to remain vigilant on the roads.
# school closures
Snow day: Schools have 'autonomy' to close depending on local weather conditions
Education Minister Norma Foley praised the “enormous determination” of schools to try and remain open.
Last year
2022
# wrap up warm
Last night was the coldest night of the year as temperatures plunged as low as -8.8 degrees
Tonight is due to be cold, with some wintry showers and icy patches in places.
# Severe Weather
New Status Orange alert issued as temperatures set to plunge for next two nights
Tonight is to be bitterly cold and a weather warning is due to kick in for 19 counties.
# Freezing conditions
Status Orange ice warning to come into effect for 19 counties tomorrow
The warning will come into effect at 6pm tomorrow and last until midday on Thursday.
# Cold Snap
Cold snap: Schools and public transport to operate as normal but icy conditions to remain until Friday
A Status Orange low temperature and ice warning for the entire country will run from 5pm until 12 noon tomorrow.
# forecast
Status Yellow rain warning remains in effect nationwide as Met Éireann warns of flooding
A yellow wind warning will be in place for Cork and Kerry from 8pm this
# Trick or Treat
Fire service hopes rain dampens bonfires as Status Yellow remains in place for a wet Halloween
Heavy rains will continue throughout the day.
# Status orange
Status Orange rain and thunderstorm warning issued for over half the country
It’s valid from 11pm tonight.
# What the fliuch
Status Orange rain warning in place for five counties from tonight
Heavy rain is forecast in Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Wicklow and Wexford.
# Rain
Status Orange warning issued for 13 counties as 'intense' rain expected early tomorrow
The warning is valid from 4am to 8am tomorrow morning.
# strong winds
Weather warnings issued as two storms set to hit Ireland this week
Storm Dudley is set to arrive on Wednesday followed by Storm Eunice on Friday.
All time
Road users urged to exercise caution as Status Orange weather warning extended
A Status Orange rainfall warning has been place for Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow since 5.30pm yesterday.
# Weather
Status Orange wind warning for three counties tomorrow as further wet weather forecast
In better news, it’s set to get warmer in the coming days.
# Storm Aiden
Storm Aiden: Status Yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway and Mayo issued
An Garda Síochana has urged people to take care and exercise caution this weekend.
# wicked weather
Storm Aiden: Orange wind warning tomorrow with gusts of up to 130km for 12 counties expected
A weather advisory for the entire country will be in place from 9pm tonight until 6pm on Monday.
# Flooding
Flooded roads in Sligo town 'impassable' and Orange wind alert issued for Mayo
The promenade in Strandhill, Co Sligo is also closed due to waves and stones being hurled across the wall.
# Storm Jorge
Storm Jorge: Clare and Galway residents advised to stay indoors as 130km/h gusts hit coast
Rainfall up to 20-30 mm is expected in some areas today, with 40-50 mm is possible in mountainous areas.
Motorists being urged to drive with caution as country hit with snow and icy conditions
A Status Yellow snow and ice warning remains in place nationwide this morning.
# wind and rain
Storm Ciara: 'Significant' risk of coastal flooding as Status Orange wind warning issued for country
Several weather warnings will be in place over the coming days.
# Status orange
Storm Brendan: 32,000 still without power as Status Orange warning remains for five counties until midnight
A number of flights to and from Shannon Airport have been cancelled.
# Called Off
Today's racing at Punchestown cancelled due to 'safety concerns' amid storm
The entire country is under a Status Orange alert as Storm Brendan hits.
# storm brendan
Status Orange warning extended to entire country ahead of arrival of Storm Brendan
The wind warning is in place across all counties from 5am tomorrow.
# Met Éireann
Status Orange wind warning issued for 11 counties as Storm Brendan approaches
The warnings will kick in from 7am Monday.
# storm atiyah
Storm alert: Gusts of up to 130km expected in west as Status Orange warning issued
Met Éireann issued the alert this morning.
# Cats and dogs
Spot flooding expected as Orange and Yellow rain warnings issued by Met Éireann
The warning is valid from 3pm today until 6pm tomorrow.
# Stormy day
Morning commuters advised to be careful as Storm Lorenzo set to continue overnight
A level orange wind warning is in place for Galway, Mayo, Clare, Kerry and Limerick.
# status red
21,000 without electricity and fallen trees blocking roads as Storm Hannah batters the country
Multiple weather warnings are in place.
# Violent gusts
Storm Hannah: Status Red wind warning extended to Clare and Kerry
Clare County Council’s Carmel Kirby said that “any events that might be planned for this evening need to be cancelled.”
# Status orange
Storm Hannah is coming on Friday night
Wind warnings are in place for all western and southern counties until Saturday morning.
# Status orange
Status Orange rainfall warning for Cork and Waterford kicks in until tomorrow evening
A Status Yellow rainfall warning is in place for Kilkenny, Wexford, Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary.
# Weather
Status Orange wind warning comes into effect for four counties this afternoon as Storm Gareth hits the country
A Status Yellow weather warning for the rest of the country will also come into effect at 12.
# Wind Warning
Status Orange: Storm Deirdre hits with 110 km/h winds and 'downpours of rain'
The storm is currently tracking northeast over Ireland.
# Weather
Road users told to exercise caution as Status Orange wind warning issued
Met Éireann has issued the warning for Counties Donegal and Mayo, which will come into effect at 1am and last until 8am.
# Status orange
Warnings kick in as country braced for a battering from Storm Diana
There is a risk of coastal flooding, and motorists are being urged to take care this morning.
# Status orange
Schools to 'remain vigilant', parks and heritage sites to close as Ireland braces for arrival of Storm Callum
A Status Orange warning takes effect in 13 counties tonight as gusts of up to 130 km/h are expected along Irish coasts.
# Status orange
Storm Callum is due to hit Ireland tonight with high winds ... here's everything you need to know
A Status Orange wind warning has been issued for coastal counties and will come into effect from tonight.
AS IT HAPPENED
Two killed and second day of National Ploughing Championships cancelled following Storm Ali
We charted everything as it happened during the first storm of the 18/19 season.
# Status orange
Status Orange warning for 17 counties as Storm Ali to arrive overnight with gusts of 120 km/hr
The wind warning comes into force at 5am tomorrow, when gale force winds are expected in all areas.