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April was warmer and wetter than average - Met Éireann

April 2026 was warmer and wetter than average, according to Met Éireann's latest Climate Statement.

Trees are blown over during stormy weather

Status Yellow wind warning issued for Ireland

Ireland is set to be hit with strong winds tomorrow as Met Éireann issues a Status Yellow warning for the entire country from midnight.

Weather • 11 Mar

Frost on the grass in Dublin's Phoenix Park

Hazardous travel conditions forecast as temperatures drop

Road users are being warned of hazardous travelling conditions as temperatures will drop to around -4C in many places across the country with Met Éireann issuing a number of snow, ice and low temperature warnings.

Weather • 02 Jan

UCD and Met Éireann launch new AI forecasting centre

A new centre has been launched at University College Dublin (UCD) which will use artificial intelligence (AI) to transform weather forecasting, supporting Ireland's preparation for the growing risks posed by climate change.

Ireland • 19 Sep 25

People enjoying good weather at the beach in Tramore Co Wexford

High temperatures set to remain for weekend - Met Éireann

Cooler temperatures today may prevent Ireland from reaching the threshold for a heatwave to be declared, but warm conditions will continue into the weekend Met Éireann has said.

Weather • 14 Aug 25

Warm and humid weather is set to return this week

Heatwave possible but unlikely, says Met Éireann

A heatwave is possible in Ireland this week, although cooler temperatures may prevent conditions reaching that threshold, Met Éireann has said.

Ireland • 13 Aug 25

Storm Floris to bring wet and windy weather to country

Met Éireann has issued a weather advisory for Storm Floris, which will bring wet and unseasonably windy weather on Sunday night into bank holiday Monday.

Ireland • 01 Aug 25

Met Éireann had said that heavy falls of rain could cause localised flooding

Status Yellow rain, thunder warnings for counties expire

Two Status Yellow weather warnings, with a rainfall warning covering four counties and a thunderstorm warning for 10 counties have expired.

Weather • 14 Jun 25

A temperature of 23C could be reached in a number of areas tomorrow afternoon

Temperatures forecast to near April record tomorrow

Tomorrow's temperatures will near the April record, Met Éireann has said, as high pressure continues to bring warm and settled conditions.

Weather • 29 Apr 25

Localised flooding possible amid weather warning

Further rain forecast as Orange alert for Wicklow expires

There will the further spells of heavy rain in some parts of the country as the weather remains unsettled over the East weekend.

Weather • 19 Apr 25

Met Éireann said Storm Éowyn could pose a danger to life as it sweeps through the country

What to expect from a Status Red weather warning

As Ireland braces itself to feel the full force of Storm Éowyn, Met Éireann has warned that the latest weather front could bring with it a possible "danger to life".

Weather • 22 Jan 25

Met Éireann said weather alerts will be updated between now and Thursday

Storm Éowyn to bring heavy rain, damaging gusts possible

Met Éireann has said Ireland can expect to see strong winds, heavy rain and potential localised flooding as Storm Éowyn passes over the country later in the week.

Weather • 21 Jan 25

Sleet and snow is possible, especially over high ground (File image)

Status Yellow low temperature, ice warnings for Ireland

A Status Yellow warning for ice and low temperatures is in effect across the country as temperatures are expected to drop to around -3 Celsius in places.

Weather • 19 Nov 24

Parts of Bantry were flooded due to the heavy rain

Flooding reported as Status Orange alert lifted

Cork County Council has said that 20 properties were impacted by flooding in Bantry.

Weather • 06 Oct 24

The supercomputer will lead to better forecasting and warnings, Met Éireann has said (Photo: Met Éireann)

Supercomputer to help Met Éireann forecasts, warnings

More accurate weather forecasts and storm predictions will be made by Met Éireann thanks to a new supercomputer, the forecaster has said.

Ireland • 24 Sep 24

Storm Eunice pummels the lighthouse in New Haven, southern England, in February 2022

Conall, Darragh, Izzy among new storm names for Ireland

Met Éireann, along with the national weather services of the UK and the Netherlands, has released the list of new storm names for the 2024/2025 storm season, which starts on Sunday.

Ireland • 29 Aug 24

Road users are being warned of potentially difficult travelling conditions (Stock image)

Status Yellow rain warnings in effect for 13 counties

Two separate Status Yellow rain warnings are in effect covering 13 counties as heavy and persistent rain is forecast until early tomorrow morning.

Weather • 09 Jul 24

Warmest May on record in Ireland - Met Éireann

Last month was the warmest May on record in Ireland, according to Met Éireann, with an average temperature of 13.08C.

Weather • 05 Jun 24

Thunder and lightning forecast for five counties

Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for 5 counties lifted

A Status Yellow thunderstorm warning was in effect for five counties, with heavy rain and lightning strikes forecast.

Weather • 19 May 24

Status Yellow Low Temperature/Ice warnings issued (Stock image)

Temperatures to hit -5C as weather warnings issued

Status Yellow weather warnings have been issued for the northern half of the country as temperatures are set to drop to around -5 Celsius in some areas overnight.

Ireland • 15 Jan 24

Warnings are in place for wet and windy conditions

Warnings in force as Storm Gerrit hits Ireland

A Status Orange rainfall warning for west Cork and Kerry is in effect as Storm Gerrit hits Ireland.

Weather • 27 Dec 23

Strong northwest winds will hit Ireland tomorrow (Stock image)

Strong winds to hit Ireland as Yellow warnings issued

Strong winds are set to hit the country overnight, with two weather warnings in place from midnight.

Weather • 20 Dec 23

Icy conditions are forecast from tomorrow evening into Friday (Stock image)

Ice warning as temperatures forecast to fall below -3C

Road users are being urged to take care as temperatures are set to plummet tomorrow evening with a Status Yellow warning for ice issued for 18 counties and all of Connacht.

Weather • 29 Nov 23

Storm Babet caused flooding in Midleton, Co Cork, on 18 October

Highest ever October rainfall recorded in parts of Cork

Cork Airport weather station saw its highest amount of October rainfall on record last month, while nine stations broke their October maximum temperature records.

Weather • 02 Nov 23

Valentia in Co Kerry was the wettest station for both August and the summer overall

Wetter, warmer summer recorded this year - Met Éireann

Provisional figures show that summer rainfall was above average at all Met Éireann weather stations this year.

Weather • 01 Sep 23