Ireland's Mixed Weather Forecast: Rain Expected Amid Good Spells
Met Éireann has issued a weather forecast for Ireland, predicting upcoming rain despite some periods of good weather. Citizens are advised to keep rain gear handy.
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Met Éireann has issued a weather forecast for Ireland, predicting upcoming rain despite some periods of good weather. Citizens are advised to keep rain gear handy.
Met Éireann has issued Status Yellow weather warnings for seven counties across Ireland, including thunderstorms, strong gusts, and downpours, as blustery conditions continue with potential for spot flooding and difficult travel.
Met Éireann has issued a yellow weather warning for several Irish counties, forecasting gales and heavy downpours for Friday and an unsettled few days ahead.

Storm Dave has been named, bringing severe wind warnings to Ireland, the UK, Sweden, and Norway for the Easter bank holiday weekend, with Met Éireann indicating warnings for Ireland may be upgraded due to "very strong" winds. Gusts up to 90mph and 'blizzard conditions' are expected in parts of the UK, while Norway braces for a 'rarely powerful' storm with potential red danger levels, and Sweden anticipates strong winds and snow.

Heavy westerly winds caused hazardous conditions and ongoing power outages across five counties in Ireland, which were under a Status Yellow wind warning from Met Éireann.
Parts of Ireland enjoyed sunny weather over the weekend, but Met Éireann has predicted an end to the fine spell, with unsettled conditions expected for the coming week.

High pressure should deliver brighter conditions into next weekend
Met Éireann has issued a snow-ice weather warning for 11 counties in Ireland, set to take effect on Thursday night, while separate wind and rain warnings remain in place.
Met Éireann has issued Status Yellow rain warning for 21 counties on Thursday and a nationwide wind warning.
A status yellow wind warning has been issued for three counties this evening, while a separate status yellow wind warning has been issued for the entire country later in the week.

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for the counties of Donegal, Galway, and Mayo, indicating potentially hazardous weather conditions.
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rain warning for six counties in Ireland, cautioning residents about potential spot flooding in various areas today.

Met Éireann has said that last month was the 19th wettest February on record with 19% more rainfall than normal for the country as whole.

Ireland has had 111% of its long-term average rainfall for winter, according to a Met Éireann climatologist.

Met Éireann, Ireland's meteorological service, announced plans to replace its current county-wide weather alerts with a more precise localised system starting in late 2026. This new approach will enable warnings to be issued for specific areas rather than entire counties, improving accuracy and relevance.

Rain showers to continue as normal patterns return

Any lingering rain will clear eastwards later tonight.

Met Éireann predicts mild, dull, and damp conditions for Ireland on Tuesday, with drizzle, showers, and rain expected throughout the week, though some dry spells are anticipated for Thursday.
Met Éireann has maintained wind and rain warnings for Ireland's west coast on Saturday, while the eastern parts of the country are expected to experience sunny but cold conditions.
Ireland's Met Éireann forecasts a mild day before conditions turn unsettled, bringing wet and windy weather into the weekend.

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow warning for Ireland, cautioning about potential severe gusts as Storm Dave approaches. Motorists, ferry, and rail passengers are advised of possible disruption, with Dublin Airport also preparing for its busiest weekend.

Met Éireann has forecast a wet and windy Easter weekend for Ireland, with temperatures expected to drop below freezing in some regions. The 'mobile Atlantic regime' will bring rain, strong winds, and a chance of wintry showers.
Met Éireann predicts a mix of sun and showers for Ireland in the coming days, with temperatures expected to drop to minus 1 degree Celsius, bringing wintry conditions.
Ireland is set to enjoy dry and settled weather with plenty of sunshine over the weekend, as high pressure takes hold across the country, according to Met Éireann.
St Patrick's Day is set to see a mix of patchy rain and bright spells with mild temperatures, wettest in the east and west.

Met Éireann has issued wind and rain warnings for Thursday, with afternoon temperatures expected to drop as low as four degrees.

Ireland is set to be hit with strong winds tomorrow as Met Éireann issues a Status Yellow warning for the entire country from midnight.
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for three counties in Ireland, with low temperatures expected to hit zero degrees this week, bringing unsettled conditions and a mix of rain, wind, and potential snow and ice.

The UK and Ireland are expecting a return of winter weather this week, with forecasts predicting significantly colder temperatures and blustery showers that could bring snow to some areas.

Met Éireann reports that Ireland has experienced its sixth consecutive winter that was warmer and wetter than average. The south and east regions recorded the heaviest rainfall since 2016, while the northwest remained drier.
Met Éireann has said that there will be a “split” in the weather fortunes of two sides of the country, with one getting a more favourable “drier than average” outlook this week.
Met Éireann forecasts unsettled and rainy conditions for Ireland until at least the end of March, with expectations to confirm new rainfall records for February.
Met Éireann predicts that the ongoing rainy spell in Ireland will persist into next week, potentially leading to 60 consecutive days of rain.

Met Éireann forecasts a week of unsettled weather for Ireland, with clouds and outbreaks of rain expected, and cooler temperatures later in the week.
Ireland is bracing for a week of fluctuating weather, with temperatures expected to rise amidst mild and humid conditions. Met Éireann has indicated that unsettled weather patterns will continue to flow from the southwest.

Met Éireann's Status Yellow wind and rain warnings are ongoing for several counties across Ireland, including Cork and Kerry, with potential for spot flooding and difficult travel conditions as a blustery weekend begins.
Met Éireann forecasts dry conditions for Ireland this Easter Monday, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 17C during the week.

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow warning for potential "severe gusts" as Storm Dave is expected to make landfall.

Met Éireann has issued a mixed weather forecast for Ireland, predicting sunny spells alongside potential thunder, flooding, hail, and sleet, with road works also affecting the M50 and bus replacements for some rail services.

Met Éireann has issued a wind warning for five counties in Ireland, anticipating fallen trees, difficult travel conditions, large coastal waves, and potentially damaging gusts.
A “rather blustery” and largely cloudy day has been forecast for St Patrick’s Day, though there will be some bright spells in the morning.

A Status Yellow snow and ice warning remains in effect for 11 counties in Ireland, with Met Éireann cautioning about difficult traveling conditions and poor visibility.

A Status Yellow wind warning has come into effect for the entire country.
Snow may fall in some areas this week, while rain and showers also on the cards for the rest of the week broken up by some sunny spells.

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway and Mayo.
Blustery rain and spot flooding expected in Dublin, Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow

According to Met Éireann, Ireland's average winter temperature was above its long-term average for the sixth consecutive year, as detailed in their latest winter climate statement.
Met Éireann predicts two consecutive days of dry and sunny weather for Ireland next week, offering a brief respite from the rainy conditions expected to dominate the upcoming weekend and the start of March.
Spring arrives on Sunday, but Met Éireann’s long-range forecast shows Ireland will not enjoy settled and dry conditions until at least the end of March.
Ireland is forecast to experience intermittent heavy showers for 48 hours starting Thursday, with a potential risk of spot-flooding on secondary roads.

Met Éireann estimates that 10 such incidents occur in Ireland each year