Status Orange wind warning for seven western counties
WeatherA Status Orange wind warning for western parts of the country has been issued ahead of the arrival of Storm Jorge this weekend.
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TV Forecasts.
Irish Weather Forecast
Watch the latest Irish weather forecast.
Overview.
Leinster
Today
It will be mostly dry and bright today, with sunny spells and just the odd isolated shower. Cold though, with highest afternoon temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees, in moderate to fresh northwesterly winds, easing and backing westerly by evening.
Tonight
Dry, clear and cold at first tonight, with frost and icy patches returning soon after dark. Cloud and temperatures will increase overnight and outbreaks of rain will move in from the west, spreading to all areas by morning. Lowest temperatures of minus 1 to plus 2 degrees, occurring early in the night. Light to moderate south to southwest winds will freshen by morning, becoming strong near coasts.
Tomorrow
Friday will be a cloudy and wet day, with outbreaks of rain continuing for most of the day and turning heavy at times. Noticeably milder than recent days however, with highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees. Southeasterly winds veering south to southwest in the afternoon will be mostly moderate, but fresh to strong and gusty near coasts.
National
Today
Most places will be dry and bright with sunny spells, but scattered heavy showers will continue to affect parts of the north and northeast and some will be wintry. Cold, with highest afternoon temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees Celsius, in moderate to fresh northwest winds decreasing through the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly dry, clear and cold this evening and early tonight, with some frost returning for a time in some central and northern areas. But thickening cloud will bring a rise in temperatures, as rain moves in to the west and southwest and extends to most areas by morning. Remaining cold in northern areas, where there may be some falls of sleet or hill snow. Lowest temperatures of - 1 to + 2 degrees Celsius will occur early in the night. South to southeasterly winds will also increase, becoming strong near coasts later.
Tomorrow
Friday will be a cloudy with rain extending countrywide during the morning, with some heavy falls in the west and south. Milder than recent days in many areas with afternoon temperatures ranging 7 to 11 degrees Celsius generally, but cold in Ulster until later in the evening and breezy.
Outlook
Continued unsettled conditions with cold, wet and windy weather at times. Friday night: Staying mild after dark with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle. The rain will turn heavy and persistent for a time overnight, before clearing eastwards towards morning, followed by clearer and much colder conditions. Southerly winds will veer southwesterly and become fresh to strong and gusty. Lowest temperatures of 1 to 3 degrees, occurring near dawn. Saturday: Saturday will be a cold and windy day with widespread showers and coastal gales. Showers will be mainly confined to the west and south during the morning, but will become widespread as the day goes on, and will be a mix of rain, hail, sleet and possibly snow. There will also be a risk of thunder. Daytime temperatures of just 3 to 6 degrees, in strong and gusty southwesterly winds. Saturday night: Widespread wintry showers continuing early on Saturday night. Persisting across northern areas overnight, but becoming more isolated elsewhere with clear spells developing. Lowest temperatures of 2 to 4 degrees, in strong and gusty southwest to west winds. Sunday: There will be bright spells and further wintry showers on Sunday. More persistent rain will affect south Munster and south Leinster, possibly turning to sleet or snow on higher ground. Cold, with highest afternoon temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees. Strong southwesterly winds in the northwest at first, easing by evening. Sunday night: Sunday night will be cold and dry across much of the country, with scattered showers mainly in the west and northwest, turning wintry at times. Lowest temperatures of -1 to +2 degrees, in moderate west to southwest winds. Monday: Monday will be a cold day with sunny spells and scattered showers, turning wintry at times. Highest afternoon temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees, in moderate to fresh and gusty westerly breezes.
National Weather Warnings
Orange
Wind Warning for Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo
Some severe winds expected during Saturday associated with Storm Jorge (Hor-hay).
Southwest quickly veering west and later northwest will reach mean speeds of 65 to 80km/h with gusts of 110 to 130km/h, possibly higher in very exposed areas with an elevated risk of coastal flooding.
Issued: 27 February 2020 11:00
Validity: 29 February 2020 12:00 to 1 March 2020 03:00
Orange
Wind Warning for Galway, Mayo, Clare and Kerry
Some severe winds expected during Saturday associated with Storm Jorge (Hor-hay). Southwest quickly veering west and later northwest will reach mean speeds of 65 to 80km/h with gusts of 110 to 130km/h, possibly higher in very exposed areas with an elevated risk of coastal flooding.
Issued: 27 February 2020 11:00
Validity: 29 February 2020 06:00 to 1 March 2020 03:00
Yellow
Wind Warning for Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Roscommon, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford
A band of very strong winds, associated with storm Jorge (Hor-hay) will extend across the country during Saturday morning and persist through the rest of the day and into the night.
Southwest veering westerly winds of mean speeds 50 to 65km/h with gusts of 90 to 110km/h expected.
Issued: 27 February 2020 13:39
Validity: 29 February 2020 09:00 to 1 March 2020 03:00
Yellow
Rainfall Warning for Munster, Connacht and Donegal
Rainfall accumulations of 20 to 30mm expected during Friday and Saturday generally but 40 to 50 mm in parts of Kerry, with a continuing risk of flooding due to already saturated ground and elevated river levels.
Issued: 27 February 2020 11:00
Validity: 28 February 2020 00:01 to 29 February 2020 23:59
Marine Weather Warnings
Yellow
Small Craft Warning
South to southeast winds will increase to force 6 or 7 tonight on all coasts of Ireland, veering southwesterly Friday morning.
Issued: 27 February 2020 12:00
Coastal Reports
Malin Head Automatic
West, 13 Knots, Gust 34 Knots, Recent rain, 8 Miles, 1003, Rising
Dublin Airport
West, 16 Knots, Fine, 26 Miles, 1006, Rising
Buoy M5 51° 41'N 6° 42'W
Northwest, 13 Knots, Wave ht: 1.6 m, The visibility at Tuskar is greater than 10 Miles, 1010, Rising rapidly
Roches Point Automatic
North-Northwest, 13 Knots, Fair, 18 Miles, 1010, Rising
Sherkin Island Automatic
West-Southwest, 7 Knots, Fair, 16 Miles, 1011, Rising
Valentia Automatic
West-Northwest, 7 Knots, Fair, 16 Miles, 1011, Rising
Mace Head Automatic
West-Northwest, 14 Knots, Gust 25 Knots, Fair, 13 Miles, 1009, Rising
Belmullet Automatic
West, 10 Knots, Recent drizzle, 12 Miles, 1007, Rising
Buoy M2 53° 29'N, 5° 26'W
West-Northwest, 16 Knots, Wave ht: 1.3 m, 1005, Rising
Buoy M3 51° 13'N, 10° 33'W
Report not available
Buoy M4 55° 0'N 10° 0'W
West-Northwest, 16 Knots, Wave ht: 4 m, Pressure not available, Pressure tendency not available
Buoy M6 53° 4'N 15° 56'W
Report not available
Sea Area Forecast
Sea Area Forecast until 1200 Friday 28 February 2020. Issued at 1200 Thursday 27 February 2020.
Meteorological Situation at 0900: An unstable northwest airflow is weakening and backing as a transient weak ridge moves east over Ireland later today. An active frontal system will follow quickly from the southwest and move up over the country overnight and on Friday morning.
Forecast for Irish coastal waters from Rossan point to Carlingford Lough to Wicklow Head and the Irish Sea
Wind: West to northwest force 5 and gusty occasionally force 6 at first off the northeast coast. Decreasing west force 3 or 4 for a time. Increasing south to southeast force 6 or 7 overnight.
Weather:
Visibility:
Forecast for Irish coastal waters from Wicklow Head to Mizen Head to Rossan Point
Wind: West to northwest force 3 to 5 slackest in the southwest. Backing west to southwest force 3 or 4. Increasing south to southeast force 5 or 6 tonight, occasionally force 7. Veering southwest force 6 or 7 and gusty Friday morning.
Weather:
Visibility:
Outlook for a further 24 hours until 1200 Saturday 29 February 2020: Strong mostly southwest or south winds will increase southwest to west gale force 8 to storm force 10 and squally by Saturday morning with heavy rain or heavy showers.
