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Irish Independent
30-04-2025
- Climate
- Irish Independent
One county hits 25.8C, equalling the hottest ever April day in Ireland
The last recorded instance of 25.8C in April was in 1984 in Glenties, Co Donegal. Three counties experienced temperatures in excess of 25C today. Newport in Co Mayo clocked 25.7C at 2.40pm, while Athenry, Co Galway hit 25.8C and Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon, reached 25.0C. It was still 22-23 degrees in many counties at 7pm this evening. Met Éireann had predicted that today's temperatures could surpass the all-time April record of 25.8C. Met Éireann forecaster Michelle Dillon said the good weather will remain 'throughout the bank holiday weekend and out to the middle of next week'. 'It will be cooler by Friday and the weekend but the temperatures will still be above average. And we'll have further spells of warm sunshine.' Temperatures will range between 19 and 24C, while some places might reach 25C. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review your details and accept them to load the content The forecaster also said UV is the strongest between 11am and 3pm from April to September. Deputy head of forecasting at Met Éireann, Liz Coleman, said: "The higher the UV index, the higher the risk of skin and eye damage. 'When the UV index is 3 or above, you need to protect your skin and eyes. Also, don't assume that just because there is cloud that the sun's rays are not damaging. 'Be prepared and plan ahead by checking the UV forecast.' The HSE national cancer control programme (NCCP) has issued advice on protecting skin from damaging effects of exposure to UV radiation from the sun. It has urged people to wear protective clothing, seek shade during the middle of the day and use sunscreen. Dr Breeda Neville, specialist in public health medicine at NCCP, added that protection from the sun is 'just as important here in Ireland as it is when holidaying abroad'. 'With the sunny weather forecast for this weekend, people will have more opportunity to get outside and enjoy the outdoors,' she said. 'From April to September, the sun's UV rays are strong enough to damage your skin and increase your risk of skin cancer, even on cloudy days.' Any showers and thunderstorms will ease and die away early tonight, leaving most places dry and clear, with temperatures dropping to 7 and 12C. Cloud will thicken in the north-west, extending south-eastwards overnight. Some patchy outbreaks of light rain and drizzle might affect parts of Connacht and Ulster, with mist and fog also expected to form tonight. There will be a contrast in weather across the country tomorrow, with cooler conditions to the north and warmer conditions to the south. In Connacht and Ulster, the morning will start out mostly cloudy with a patchy light rain and drizzle. Shortly after, clear and sunnier conditions will spread from the north-west in the afternoon. It will be much cooler in the north, with temperatures between 12 and 17C. Most of Leinster and Munster will enjoy mostly sunny weather tomorrow morning, but it might be a bit cloudier in northern areas, with a possible drizzle. The clouds will build further in the afternoon, with scattered showers breaking out, which might turn heavy and thundery, especially across southern counties. Temperatures in these areas will range between 18 to 23C, with the warmest and sunniest weather furthest south. The dominating high pressure is set to bring mostly settled conditions, with the rainfall below average, the forecaster added.
Agriland
30-04-2025
- Climate
- Agriland
Farmers urged to be ‘sun smart' over coming months
As Met Éireann forecasts sunny weather for the May Bank Holiday weekend, farmers are being urged to be 'sun smart'. The HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) is reminding those spending time outdoors to protect themselves from the damaging effects of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. The UV index, available on the Met Éireann website and app, measures the strength of the sun's UV rays so that people know how and when to protect their skin when outdoors. UV is strongest between 11:00a.m and 3:00p.m from April to September. The higher the UV index, the higher the risk of skin and eye damage. When the index is 3 or above, people need to protect their skin and eyes. Sun smart Liz Coleman, deputy head of forecasting at Met Éireann, said that people should not assume that just because there is cloud that the sun's rays are not damaging. She added that enjoying the sun safely means understanding the UV Index, wearing protective clothing, seeking shade during the middle of the day, and using sunscreen. Coleman also highlighted the 'SunSmart 5 S's', even when it is cloudy: Slip on clothing that covers skin as much as possible; Slop on broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB protection) sunscreen: Apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30+ for adults and 50+ for children, that has high UVA protection and is water-resistant. Reapply regularly; Slap on a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face, ears, and neck; Seek shade especially if outdoors between 11:00a.m and 3:00p.m from April to September when UV from the sun is strongest; Slide on sunglasses. Dr. Breeda Neville, specialist in public health medicine with HSE NCCP, said that being sun smart is just as important here in Ireland as when holidaying abroad. 'From April to September, the sun's UV rays are strong enough to damage your skin and increase your risk of skin cancer, even on cloudy days,' she said. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland, with over 11,000 new cases diagnosed every year The HSE also offered the following advice when it comes to applying sunscreen: It is recommended to choose a sunscreen with an sun protection factor (SPF) of 30+ for adults and 50+ for children; Sunscreen should also have a UVA logo, star rating, or PA rating, all of which are used to indicate the level of UVA protection; Apply generously and use more than you think you need. Do not forget your nose, ears, neck, hands, feet, and lips; Apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going outside to allow it to absorb into the skin; Do not forget to reapply every 2 hours or more often after swimming, towel drying, or sweating; Using sunscreen does not mean you can spend longer in the sun; Sunscreen loses effectiveness over time, so always check the expiry date before use; UV rays can penetrate clouds, so it is still important to use sunscreen even on cloudy, overcast days. It is better to protect babies up to 6-months-old from sunlight by using shade and clothing rather than sunscreen.
Irish Independent
30-04-2025
- Climate
- Irish Independent
Three counties hit 25C as temperatures near all-time April record
Newport in Co Mayo clocked 25.7C at 2:40pm today, while Athenry, Co Galway hit 25.3C and Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon, hit 25.0C in their latest readings. Met Éireann were predicting today's temperatures could surpass the all-time April record. Ireland is having sunny weather today, and the temperatures could surpass the all-time April record of 25.8C in Glenties, Donegal in 1984. Hazy sunshine is expected in parts, however, some showers are possible during the afternoon and evening, most likely across the midlands and west. A few showers could turn heavy with the chance of the odd isolated thunderstorm. However, Met Éireann said the showers will be hit and miss, with many areas escaping. Met Éireann forecaster Michelle Dillon said the good weather will remain "throughout the bank holiday weekend and out to the middle of next week'. 'We're in for another warm day today,' she told RTÉ Radio One's Morning Ireland, 'and we could come close to that all-time April record of 25.8C, which was recorded in the Glenties, Co Donegal, back in 1984.' She continued: 'It will be cooler by Friday and the weekend but the temperatures will still be above average. And we'll have further spells of warm sunshine.' Temperatures will range between 19 and 24C, while some places might see 25C on the thermometer. ADVERTISEMENT In a post on X, Met Éireann confirmed today will be the warmest day of the year so far and it will 'keep a close watch if we break the national April highest temperature record.' We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review your details and accept them to load the content UV is the strongest between 11am and 3pm from April to September, the forecaster said. Deputy head of forecasting at Met Éireann, Liz Coleman, said: "The higher the UV index, the higher the risk of skin and eye damage.' "When the UV index is 3 or above, you need to protect your skin and eyes. Also, don't assume that just because there is cloud that the sun's rays are not damaging. "Be prepared and plan ahead by checking the UV forecast,' she added. The HSE national cancer control programme (NCCP) has issued advice on protecting skin from damaging effects of exposure to UV radiation from the sun. It has urged people to wear protective clothing, seek shade during the middle of the day and use sunscreen. Dr Breeda Neville, specialist in public health medicine in HSE's NCCP, added that protection from the sun is 'just as important here in Ireland as it is when holidaying abroad'. 'With the sunny weather forecast for this weekend, people will have more opportunity to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. 'From April to September, the sun's UV rays are strong enough to damage your skin and increase your risk of skin cancer, even on cloudy days,' she added. Any showers and thunderstorms will ease and die away early tonight, leaving most places dry and clear, with temperatures dropping to 7 and 12C. However, clouds will thicken in the northwest, extending southeastwards overnight. Some patchy outbreaks of light rain and drizzle might affect parts of Connacht and Ulster, with mist and fog also expected to form tonight. There will be a contrast in weather across the country tomorrow, with cooler conditions to the north and warmer conditions to the south. In Connacht and Ulster, the morning will start out mostly cloudy with a patchy light rain and drizzle. Shortly after, clear and sunnier conditions will spread from the northwest in the afternoon. The day will feel much cooler in the north, with temperatures between 12 and 17C. Meanwhile, most of Leinster and Munster will enjoy mostly sunny weather tomorrow morning, but it might be a bit cloudier in northern areas, with a possible drizzle. The clouds will build further in the afternoon, with scattered showers breaking out, which might turn heavy and thundery, especially across southern counties. Temperatures in these areas will range between 18 to 23 and 24C, with the warmest and sunniest weather furthest south. Met Éireann has forecast that Thursday and Friday will be warm initially, turning cooler from the northwest. The dominating high pressure is set to bring mostly settled conditions, with the rainfall below average, the national forecaster added.
