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Weather

January
January 2025
Debunked: The Status Red warning during Storm Éowyn was not a 'climate lockdown'
How has Storm Éowyn affected you? We want to hear your stories
'If this was Dublin, there’d be all-out war': Readers with no power or water share their stories
Several readers expressed anger at the government.
Storm Éowyn: 540,000 premises still without electricity and 138,000 people without water
ESB restoration crews are working around the clock and will provide customers with better estimates from tomorrow.
Hundreds of flights were cancelled in and out of Irish airports
Connacht GAA's €3.1 million Air Dome was destroyed by high speed winds
The full extent of the damage done to the ESB network will not be clear until an assessment is completed over the weekend
Storm Éowyn brought hurricane-level speeds - but here's the reason it wasn't classed as one
Public advised to shelter in place during 'damaging, destructive and dangerous' storm
Storm Éowyn is expected to make landfall in Ireland shortly, with Status Red weather warnings in place early tomorrow morning.
All schools, including creches, primary, secondary, and third level, will be closed for the duration of the red level warning.
An Post has confirmed that there will be no postal deliveries or collections tomorrow.
All National Parks will be closed tomorrow and will remain closed until further notice.
Storm Éowyn: An Post confirms no postal deliveries or collections tomorrow
Schools, creches and universities to close during periods covered by Status Red warnings
'Powerful' Atlantic jet stream to bring strong winds and unsettled weather to Ireland
Competition for Met Éireann? Social media weather forecasters are more popular than ever
The weather is finally turning around - here's the weekend forecast
End of cold snap in sight as ice and low temperature warnings conclude
Status Orange low temperature and ice warning in place for 15 counties
Tonight is set to remain very cold with widespread frost, ice and some black ice.
Met Éireann said the cold snap will start to ease up from tomorrow, but people should still be careful over the weekend as the thaw will be gradual.
Weather stations in Athenry and Mullingar recorded temperatures of -7 degrees last night.
Uisce Éireann warns of possible further disruption to supplies as extremely cold weather thaws
Status Orange low temperature and ice warning comes into effect for most of the country
Met Éireann has warned of widespread severe frost, ice and lying snow and dangerous travel conditions.
Lowest temperatures tonight will be between minus eight to minus three degrees.
The National Director of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management urged people to "take care" and not be complacent.
There are approximately 2,000 homes, farms and businesses without power.
Status Orange low temperature and ice warnings in effect for most of country
The UK Met Office has issued a snow and ice Status Yellow warning for Northern Ireland.
Status Orange warning 'doesn't change anything' for schools, as they continue to monitor risk
Roof of sports complex collapses in Tralee amid heavy snow
Roof of sports complex collapses in Tralee amid heavy snow
Meanwhile in Cork, a family-owned pub on has seen its outdoor area roof collapse under the weight of the snow leading to thousands of euro in damage.
Schools to make closure decisions locally and 59,000 premises without power amid snow and rain
All of Ireland will be under a low temperature and ice warning from 5pm this evening until 12pm Thursday.
AI will be 'big disruptor' in world of weather forecasting, says head of Met Éireann
Status Orange warnings expanded with 'significant accumulations' of snow expected in some areas
Schools may not open on Monday in areas worst hit by snow.
Last year
2024
Status Yellow rain warning for Cork and Kerry ahead of temperature drop in new year
Temperatures set to plummet as weather warnings issued for several counties
Mostly dry weather expected today but heavy rainfall and potential cold snap on the horizon
Wet and windy day ahead as weather warnings stay in place in west
Storm Darragh: Crew from France called in to assist as 20,000 people still without power
Storm Darragh: 175,000 premises still without power as work to restore water, power and service continues
A Status Orange wind warning remains in place for the entire country.
According to ESB Powercheck, 175,000 homes, businesses and farms remain without power, and there have been numerous reports of fallen trees and debris on the roads.
In Co Antrim, power generation facility EP Ballylumford reported damage to one of its chimneys resulting in a pause in operations.
All rail services suspended in the North with multiple road closures across the country
Storm Darragh: 'Shelter in place' warnings for areas covered by Status Red advisories
Rain will spread across the country from the west and will be heavy at times.
Status Orange wind warnings for 16 counties tomorrow night as Storm Darragh sweeps in
Orange wind warnings come into effect in several counties nationwide from 10pm on Friday.
Status Yellow wind warning to come into effect for six counties tomorrow
Last of weather warnings wrap up this morning as cleanup continues following Storm Bert
Poll: Have you been affected by Storm Bert?
Thousands still without power as Storm Bert hits the country
The worst impacted areas include Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Cavan, Monaghan, Kerry and Cork.
A number of roads are closed and people should check with their relevant local authority for the latest updates
Met Éireann has advised that more weather warnings could be issued, or current ones upgraded, in the coming hours
34,000 homes and businesses without power as Storm Bert passes over Ireland
'Shelter in place': Status Red alerts issued for Cork and Galway and new Status Orange warnings
Met Éireann has warned this weekend will be much wetter and windier than normal.
Storm Bert: Nationwide wind and rain alert tomorrow; three counties face weekend Orange rain warning
There is a strong likelihood of status orange wind warnings in western and northwestern counties.
Snow and rain impacted transport and power across West, Midlands and South-West
Snow warnings start to kick in as country braces itself for drop in temperatures
Six counties will be under two respective Status Orange snow warnings from midnight until midday tomorrow.