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Ireland is heading into a much colder spell as the New Year approaches, with frost and ice becoming more common and a growing chance of wintry showers as temperatures fall.
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Arctic air to sweep south as New Year begins
Ireland is heading into a much colder spell as the New Year approaches, with frost and ice becoming more common and a growing chance of wintry showers as temperatures fall.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Ireland is heading into a much colder spell as the New Year approaches, with frost and ice becoming more common and a growing chance of wintry showers as temperatures fall.
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A largely dry spell is expected across Ireland from Monday onward. Colder conditions will develop from mid-week, with some chilly days and cold nights continuing through to the start of the New Year. Despite the drop in temperatures, no significant wintry weather is currently expected
December 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
A largely dry spell is expected across Ireland from Monday onward. Colder conditions will develop from mid-week, with some chilly days and cold nights continuing through to the start of the New Year. Despite the drop in temperatures, no significant wintry weather is currently expected
A chilly but largely dry outlook for Ireland beyond mid week next week. High pressure in charge of our weather. Far from wall to wall sunshine however.
December 19, 2025 at 10:29 AM
A chilly but largely dry outlook for Ireland beyond mid week next week. High pressure in charge of our weather. Far from wall to wall sunshine however.
A bitterly cold easterly airmass sweeps across Ireland and Britain through Christmas Eve, according to this afternoon's ICON model. Not all computer models align on such an outcome but consensus is building. #HolidaysAreComing
December 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
A bitterly cold easterly airmass sweeps across Ireland and Britain through Christmas Eve, according to this afternoon's ICON model. Not all computer models align on such an outcome but consensus is building. #HolidaysAreComing
Tonight’s GFS has taken a colder turn for Christmas. Until now it had been signalling average or only slightly below-average temps. After successive years of milder-than-average Christmas periods, some more festive weather may finally be on the cards. Still plenty to play out.
December 16, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Tonight’s GFS has taken a colder turn for Christmas. Until now it had been signalling average or only slightly below-average temps. After successive years of milder-than-average Christmas periods, some more festive weather may finally be on the cards. Still plenty to play out.
Christmas morning 👀
The GEFS ensembles will likely place the below operational run in the "not well supported" category. Settled conditions for 🎅🤶 are very much on the cards however.
The GEFS ensembles will likely place the below operational run in the "not well supported" category. Settled conditions for 🎅🤶 are very much on the cards however.
December 16, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Christmas morning 👀
The GEFS ensembles will likely place the below operational run in the "not well supported" category. Settled conditions for 🎅🤶 are very much on the cards however.
The GEFS ensembles will likely place the below operational run in the "not well supported" category. Settled conditions for 🎅🤶 are very much on the cards however.
It is −2.7 °C at Markree in County Sligo and 8 °C at Mace Head in County Galway, a temperature difference of 10.7 °C between the two ends of the province of Connacht. Tonight will be much milder as warmer air extends from the Atlantic.
December 16, 2025 at 9:47 AM
It is −2.7 °C at Markree in County Sligo and 8 °C at Mace Head in County Galway, a temperature difference of 10.7 °C between the two ends of the province of Connacht. Tonight will be much milder as warmer air extends from the Atlantic.
High pressure is expected to take control of Ireland’s weather from around 23 December, according to the latest guidance from the ECMWF.
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Christmas week shaped by a festive high
High pressure is expected to take control of Ireland’s weather from around 23 December, according to the latest guidance from the ECMWF.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:09 PM
High pressure is expected to take control of Ireland’s weather from around 23 December, according to the latest guidance from the ECMWF.
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Met Éireann has upgraded its rainfall warnings for the southwest, with up to 30 millimetres expected in the next 24 hours and higher totals likely on upland areas in South Kerry and West Cork.
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Rainfall Warnings in Place, Drier Everywhere for Start of Week
Met Éireann has upgraded its rainfall warnings for the southwest, with up to 30 millimetres expected in the next 24 hours and higher totals likely on upland areas in South Kerry and West Cork.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Met Éireann has upgraded its rainfall warnings for the southwest, with up to 30 millimetres expected in the next 24 hours and higher totals likely on upland areas in South Kerry and West Cork.
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Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to affect much of the western half of Ireland this weekend, with Met Éireann warning of flooding risks and difficult travel conditions.
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Flood risk rises as Met Éireann issues warnings
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to affect much of the western half of Ireland this weekend, with Met Éireann warning of flooding risks and difficult travel conditions.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to affect much of the western half of Ireland this weekend, with Met Éireann warning of flooding risks and difficult travel conditions.
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There is growing support for high pressure to build closer to Ireland for Christmas, bringing about a much welcome reprieve from the incessant wet and windy conditions of the past few weeks. Here is the latest from the ECMWF ensembles.
December 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
There is growing support for high pressure to build closer to Ireland for Christmas, bringing about a much welcome reprieve from the incessant wet and windy conditions of the past few weeks. Here is the latest from the ECMWF ensembles.
The GFS mean tonight shows some heights ridging from the continent, our south and the northwest just before Christmas. A sign of less unsettled conditions for the festive period perhaps.
December 12, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The GFS mean tonight shows some heights ridging from the continent, our south and the northwest just before Christmas. A sign of less unsettled conditions for the festive period perhaps.
Long term weather prospects: There’s nothing in any of the model ensembles to suggest anything other than average to slightly above-average temperatures, with spells of rain or showers and the odd windy episode, right through to Christmas. It reached 16–17°C today.
December 9, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Long term weather prospects: There’s nothing in any of the model ensembles to suggest anything other than average to slightly above-average temperatures, with spells of rain or showers and the odd windy episode, right through to Christmas. It reached 16–17°C today.
Bram was the second named storm of the 2025–26 season. It caused travel disruption and power outages for many, while others experienced little more than a "typical dirty winter’s day". Some coastal flooding was also reported.
December 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Bram was the second named storm of the 2025–26 season. It caused travel disruption and power outages for many, while others experienced little more than a "typical dirty winter’s day". Some coastal flooding was also reported.
On a separate note, it is 16°C in parts of Ireland at 10am, including at Phoenix Park in Dublin where the previous record high for this date was set in 1994 (14.5 °C).
December 9, 2025 at 10:14 AM
On a separate note, it is 16°C in parts of Ireland at 10am, including at Phoenix Park in Dublin where the previous record high for this date was set in 1994 (14.5 °C).
Storm Bram will rapidly develop through the morning off Ireland's southwest coast. Credit EUMETSAT
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December 9, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Storm Bram will rapidly develop through the morning off Ireland's southwest coast. Credit EUMETSAT
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A Status Orange alert has been issued for all 26 counties in relation to Storm Bram.
Impacts:
• Flooding of low-lying coastal areas, especially during high tide
• Wave overtopping
• Difficult travel conditions
• Debris, loose objects displaced
• Outdoor events impacted
• Power outages
Impacts:
• Flooding of low-lying coastal areas, especially during high tide
• Wave overtopping
• Difficult travel conditions
• Debris, loose objects displaced
• Outdoor events impacted
• Power outages
December 9, 2025 at 7:28 AM
A Status Orange alert has been issued for all 26 counties in relation to Storm Bram.
Impacts:
• Flooding of low-lying coastal areas, especially during high tide
• Wave overtopping
• Difficult travel conditions
• Debris, loose objects displaced
• Outdoor events impacted
• Power outages
Impacts:
• Flooding of low-lying coastal areas, especially during high tide
• Wave overtopping
• Difficult travel conditions
• Debris, loose objects displaced
• Outdoor events impacted
• Power outages
Latest forecast data for Storm Bram indicates a slight weakening in wind strength, with the strongest winds impacting southern and southeastern coastal areas. We are moving into nowcast territory with this highly unpredictable system.
December 9, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Latest forecast data for Storm Bram indicates a slight weakening in wind strength, with the strongest winds impacting southern and southeastern coastal areas. We are moving into nowcast territory with this highly unpredictable system.
Met Éireann has placed 11 counties under a Status Orange wind warning ahead of Storm Bram, which is expected to bring gusts of up to 120 km/h in parts of the west and south tomorrow.
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Met Éireann issues multiple warnings as Storm Bram approaches
Met Éireann has placed 11 counties under a Status Orange wind warning ahead of Storm Bram, which is expected to bring gusts of up to 120 km/h in parts of the
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December 8, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Met Éireann has placed 11 counties under a Status Orange wind warning ahead of Storm Bram, which is expected to bring gusts of up to 120 km/h in parts of the west and south tomorrow.
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Thunderstorms have developed in western and southwestern counties.
December 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Thunderstorms have developed in western and southwestern counties.
Our rivers will be severely tested by the deluge forecast for the next two weeks, with more than eight inches of rain expected in parts of the west. Precipitation totals in northwestern Scotland are almost off the scale.
December 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Our rivers will be severely tested by the deluge forecast for the next two weeks, with more than eight inches of rain expected in parts of the west. Precipitation totals in northwestern Scotland are almost off the scale.
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Deepening system may bring strong gales to Atlantic coasts on Tuesday
Forecast models remain divided on the likely impact of a developing weather system due on Tuesday morning.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Heavy rain to hit Ulster with flooding risk
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Heavy rain to hit Ulster with flooding risk
More than 15mm of rain is forecast to fall on already saturated ground in parts of Ulster on Sunday, leading to localised flooding.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Heavy rain to hit Ulster with flooding risk
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Northwest England Shaken by Earthquake
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Northwest England Shaken by Earthquake
People in northwest England took to social media on Wednesday night to report an earthquake, the second in the region in as many months.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Northwest England Shaken by Earthquake
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Yellow Gale Warnings Issued For All Irish Coastal Waters
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Yellow Gale Warnings Issued For All Irish Coastal Waters
Met Éireann has issued a series of yellow gale warnings for Ireland over the coming days, with strong winds expected to affect coastal areas.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Yellow Gale Warnings Issued For All Irish Coastal Waters
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