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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.
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.
Irish Times
30-04-2025
- Climate
- Irish Times
Ireland weather: Warm temperatures could surpass April records, says Met Éireann
Thursday is set to be a scorcher across the country with a chance of record temperatures for April, Met Éireann has said. Temperatures are set to reach 25 degrees today but could surpass the April record of 25.8 degrees, which was recorded in Glenties, in Co Donegal in 1984, said forecaster Michelle Dillon. There is also a chance of heavy showers in parts of the country on Wednesday. The May bank holiday is set to remain dry and sunny but the warmer temperatures of recent days will not stretch through the weekend. While temperatures are forecast to exceed 20 degrees on Wednesday and in certain parts of the country on Thursday, Friday will be cooler and cloudier than previous days. Dublin city residents and visitors to the capital will be unable to travel south on the Dart this bank holiday weekend, with the line between Grand Canal Dock and Greystones set to close between Saturday and Monday. READ MORE Irish Rail has announced there will be no Dart services between Grand Canal Dock and Wicklow between Saturday, May 3rd and Monday, May 5th due to engineering works, with all stations closed between Grand Canal Dock and Greystones and Kilcoole. Rosslare Intercity services will also operate a bus transfer between Bray and Connolly. Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland will accepting train tickets for those affected by the closure. Dublin Bus services on the Bank holiday Monday will follow a Sunday service with no nitelink in service on Sunday, May 4th. Thursday will be a cool day in the north of the country while warmer conditions will continue in southern regions, said Met Éireann. It will feel much cooler in Connaught and Ulster with highest temperatures ranging between 12 and 17 degrees, with light to moderate northerly winds. However, temperatures in Leinster and Munster will range between 18 and 23 or 24 degrees. There will be some bright and sunny spells on Friday, with highest temperatures reaching 17 or 18 degrees Celsius and just a few light showers. However, temperatures will drop to four degrees Celsius in parts of the country overnight on Friday. Saturday is due to begin as dry and bright but cloudier conditions will spread over the country through the morning and afternoon, bringing light rain and drizzle. Temperatures will range between 13 to 17 degrees Celsius during the day, dropping to between four and eight degrees Celsius on Saturday night. Sunday is forecast to be dry and bright, with a chance of some isolated showers in the east of the country and highest temperatures reaching 18 or 19 degrees Celsius. Sunday night will be cold, with lowest temperatures dropping to one degree Celsius in parts of the country. The Monday bank holiday will enjoy good spells of sunshine with temperatures ranging between 13 and 18 or 19 degrees Celsius. Traffic across most Irish roads is expected to increase significantly on Friday afternoon and Monday evening, with hundreds of thousands of motorists heading towards coastal and holiday towns, said an AA spokesman. Drivers are advised to plan ahead, allow extra time for their journey, slow down and avoid distractions when driving, he said.
Irish Independent
30-04-2025
- Climate
- Irish Independent
Temperatures to hit 25C today – and could surpass all-time April record, says Met Éireann forecaster
Ireland will enjoy warm and mostly 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 in the Glenties 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. 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. ADVERTISEMENT 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.
