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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Fire crew tackle fallen tree after ‘crazy wind' speeds reach 100kph amid Met Eireann warning left ‘electrics flicking'
DUBLIN firefighters attended the scene of a fallen tree after winds reached a whopping 100kph in parts of the country yesterday. Galway, Mayo and Kerry were placed under the "heavy" rainfall alert from 2pm to 10pm yesterday. Met Eireann warned that very The impacts from the disruptive weather event brought localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions. And strong winds also made their way over to the east coast, where a large tree was completely uprooted in the residential suburb in County READ MORE ON DUBLIN The image shared by Dublin Fire Brigade on The tree blocked the driveway of a property when it came crashing down, leaving the residential owner stranded in their home. No injuries were reported. The scene was preserved while the team dealt with the hazard to drivers and pedestrians. Most read in Irish News Weather experts have revealed wind speeds reached up to 100kph in parts of Ireland yesterday. Taking to Facebook yesterday meteorologist Cathal Nolan warned high wind speeds were hitting in Mayo. Huge fire rips through London tower block with flats engulfed in flames as 75 firefighters scrambled Posting on Ireland's Weather Channel he said: "Winds gusting up to 100km/h in West Mayo just now "Sustained winds of 69km/h in Belmullet." And across the country people were feeling the rattle of gale force gusts. One person commented on the post: "Crazy wind in Sligo. Plant pots are flying all over the place." Another added: "Wild here near Carraroe, South Connemara. Electrics flicking." The meteorologist even predicted the large fallen tree warning trees left damaged after recent Storm Eowyn could come down. Cathal said yesterday: "Still plenty of loose trees and large branches that could well come down this evening." And branches and trees were down across the country as a result of the wind. One person said: "Plenty of branches down and large puddles of water on the roads between Belmullet and Ballina." Another added: "One tree down on way back from Athlone horrible windy night." 1 The firefighter team responded to a report of a fallen tree in Dublin Credit: X/Dublin Fire Brigade
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Weather expert pinpoints where ‘very windy' 105kph ‘gale' gusts to hit as Met Eireann issue Status Yellow rain warning
A STATUS Yellow rainfall warning will kick in for three counties from 2pm this afternoon Met Eireann have warned. Galway, Mayo and Kerry will all be under the 4 Very heavy rain is expected in parts Credit: Meteologix 4 Wind gusts will be very strong Credit: Meteologix The weather bosses have warned very strong winds will accompany the downpours in the three counties. Expected impacts are localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions. Before the downpours star this afternoon will be "dry with plenty of sunshine". READ MORE IN NEWS But Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather on X said: "A lovely Monday morning, make the most of it as wind and rain will push in from West in evening." And meteorologist Cathal Nolan, who runs Ireland's Weather Channel, on Facebook outlined exactly what we can expect from today's weather. He warned of "very strong winds in the west" from this afternoon. Most read in Irish News He continued: "Good sunny spells to start with but around 2pm maybe 3pm in parts of the west will see very heavy rain developing for a time. "That's in relation to a very active cold front that's pushing its way across the country." Brit hols hotspot Majorca beaches turned white with ice deluged by rain & hail leaving… and MORE bad weather on way And Cathal pinpointed exactly where the strongest of those winds are set to hit. He explained: "From western coasts right the way from Slea Head to loop head, up to Connemara and directly then up to Eris Head and along by Bloody Foreland as well." Malin Head will also be hit the weather expert revealed. He said: "Along these particular costal areas we will see wind speeds getting up to 100kph to 105kph in one or two isolated locations." Amid the horror Tonight will start wet as that weather warning dies down but rain will eventually clear in to the Irish sea. Some scattered showers will reappear later on tonight but wind speeds will decrease. Tonight will sit around 6C. 4 A weather alert kicks in at 2pm Credit: Met Eireann 4 The warning is due to be lifted tonight Credit: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Bank holiday to be blazing after ‘unsettled' week as weather bosses pinpoint ‘heavy downpour' day amid thunder warning
IRELAND is set for a blazing hot long weekend as weather bosses have predicted "warmer conditions" are on the way. The June 2 Rain and thunder are due this weekend 2 Temperatures are set to remain high It marks the beginning of A spell of recent warm But according to meteorologist Cathal Nolan at Ireland's Weather Channel, the country could see a return to the warm weather as soon as May 31. Posting of Read more in Irish news "This is not a promise, nor is it a forecast, it's still some time away meteorologically, but… the models have collectively begun to hint at the possibility that this may be a temporary break in our weather and not a season ending one like last year." Ahead of the long weekend though, conditions remain uncertain, with an "unsettled" prediction in place this for weekend. Nolan explained: "A ridge of high pressure is still in control of our weather and that will bring another settled day across the country. "And temperatures responding in kind with temperatures of up to 20C to 21C." Most read in Irish News WEEKEND SWITCH But this weekend of May 23 to 25 will see a "substantial change" in the weather. A break from the warm weather is forecast with rain and possible thunder on the way. 'Heavy showers & possible thunderstorms' warning for 7 counties TODAY as Met Eireann issue 22C heat forecast Nolan predicted: "Friday, cloud begins to build from the west and outbreaks of light rain and drizzle develop in the northwest and west, crossing the country by about three or four pm. "For Saturday itself, we'll see the wind start to increase from a westerly direction. "We'll also see some showery outbreaks of rain initially and then more persistent outbreaks of rain around about the middle of the day. "So very heavy downpours expected at that stage and some squally winds, maybe the risk of a rumble of thunder or two. "On Sunday, conditions improve a little, we have still a fresh westerly wind but generally it's a little bit of an improvement on Saturday." NEXT WEEK CHANGE Next week is set to be a mixed bag with warm days clashing with wind and rain predictions. According to Temperatures are expected to sit around 12C. And weather bosses predicted "unsettled" weather conditions for much of next week. They said: "Remaining unsettled next week with further outbreaks of rain. Temperatures will recover slightly towards the mid to high teens."
The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
‘Good sunshine' & 22C heat to return TODAY after hail & lightening strike in ‘mad' weather as rain return pinpointed
IRELAND is set for a sunshine return after "mad weather" yesterday saw power "blown away" amid lightning strikes and thunderstorms. Shock footage from across the country yesterday showed areas smashed by Advertisement 3 Temperatures are to remain high today Credit: Meteologix 3 Rain will make its return by the weekend Credit: Meteologix Despite temperatures remaining in the high teens throughout, yesterday's One r oad user in the Navan, Co conditions in the midlands location , as the area was smashed by hail. The captured footage shows a road drenched by hail with tarmac and grassy sides almost completely In Bundoran, Co Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS The footage shows strikes of The area saw a slight This came as different parts of Ireland have been warned of "large hailstones" as well as lightning, floods, and strong winds. And a status yellow Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Thankfully, there is hope today as sunshine and settled Watch shock footage as Irish town pounded by hail downpour amid weather change, Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel warned that while settled He added that a return to more "changeable" weather will dominate through the seven to 10 days following. Cathal said last night: "Today and Thursday are likely to be both settled days with good sunshine developing and temperatures reaching up to 21C or 22C generally in light northerly or variable wind. Advertisement "Friday starts dry for most of us and indeed it'll remain dry in the east of the country. WEEKEND SWITCH "However some outbreaks of light rain will chiefly impact the northern half of the country. Highs up to 18C to 20C." As the weekend comes in, we can expect similar conditions as yesterday, albeit less intense. He continued: "Overcast on Saturday with a fresh and gusty southwesterly wind with outbreaks of rain clearing to heavy showers from the west, meanwhile Sunday is a showery day with most of the showers in the north and west of the country. Advertisement "Cooler with highs of 15C to 17C at best. "Remaining unsettled next week with showers or longer spells of rain for most." 3 Rain took hold across Ireland yesterday Credit: Pacemaker Press
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Watch shock footage as Irish town pounded by hail downpour amid weather change-up as thunderstorm warning expanded
A SMALL Irish town has been battered by "serious hail" amid a major weather change up. Shock footage of Navan, Co 3 Navan was hit by major hail storms Credit: carlowweather 3 The road is drenched in water Credit: carlowweather The major Despite highs of up to 25C sweeping over the country, today brought rain, drizzle, and a plunge in temperatures. And a road user in the Navan area has shared footage of the Carlow Weather took to READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS They captioned the post: "Some serious hail fell earlier, video from near Navan." The captured footage shows a road drenched by hail with tarmac and grassy sides almost completely flooded. And the driver of the car has taken note of the hazardous conditions to move very slowly. The weather chaos came as Most read in Irish News Different parts of Ireland have been warned of "large hailstones" as well as lightning, floods, and strong winds. And a status yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued to twelve counties. Weather bosses pinpoint exact area 'flooding & thunderstorms' to hit as Met Eireann confirm 14C drop , , , , , , , , and were all placed under the alert at 11am today. And earlier this afternoon, and were added to the list. The warning was in place until 8pm tonight, but conditions could stay bad through the night in parts of the country. Forecasters advised: "Be aware about meteorological conditions and check if you are exposed to danger by nature of your activity or your specific location. Do not take any avoidable risks." Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel today warned that thunderstorm activity will be far greater in some areas than others. "A quasi-stationary upper level trough becomes invigorated by diurnal heating CAPE and favourable dewpoint temperatures. "Activity will be greatest along a couple of convergence zones: 20-30km inland from the south coast, and an area to the east of the Slieve Bloom Mountains." SUNSHINE RETURN But despite the night of chaos, Met Eireann have predicted that the sunshine will return in as little as 24 hours. They said: "Tomorrow morning, mist and fog will clear along with any lingering drizzle in the southeast, leaving a dry and sunny day with the chance of just a few showers. Highest temperatures of 17C to 22C generally but cooler near northern coasts in light to moderate northerly winds." 3 Drivers are being careful in the area Credit: carlowweather
