Weather

August 2022

Met Éireann forecasts sunny spells and scattered showers across the country

Today will be a day of sunny spells and scattered showers with early mist patches soon clearing.

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Weather Ireland: Damp, dull and rainy weekend ahead but temperatures to remain mild

The rest of the week will continue to be damp, dull and rainy but temperatures will remain mild.

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Met Éireann says temperatures will range from 16C to 20C today with sunny spells and light showers

Met Éireann said temperatures will range from 16C to 20C today, with sunny spells and light showers in places.

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Flash floods and thunderstorms cause havoc but dry and mild day forecast for coming days

It will be a dry and mild day after much of the country saw heavy rain and thunderstorms yesterday, marking the end of the heatwave.

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ESB crews restoring power to thousands of customers as thunderstorm warning extended for 14 counties

ESB crews have been working through the night and into this morning to restore power to thousands of customers following the rolling thunderstorms.

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Thunderstorms roll in as nationwide Status Orange warning continues

Thunderstorms rolled in across the country this evening as a Status Orange thunderstorm alert remains in place for the entire country until tomorrow morning.

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August heatwave: When will it end?

Many people across the country are basking in the sun and making the most of the heatwave but others may be willing it to an end.

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Heatwave: Hottest ever August day in Ireland as 31.7C degrees recorded at one weather station

Ireland has experienced its hottest August day in recorded history today with temperatures hitting 31.7C in Co Carlow.

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Seaside businesses reap rewards of August heatwave - and Ireland’s ice-cream favourites are not what you think

Sunseekers flocked to Ireland’s beaches and parks as the country basked in the first August heatwave in years.

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Spain forced to clarify new air conditioning law for hotels after concern from holidaymakers

Tourists will be able to turn up the air conditioning in their hotel rooms when Spain’s new air conditioning rule comes in, the country’s tourism minister has clarified.

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Chief medical officer issues important safety advice ahead of heatwave

The interim Chief Medical Officer has encouraged people to take extra care during the current hot spell as it presents health risks such as heat exhaustion.

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Temperatures to reach 26C today amid new heat warning as highs of 29C expected in coming days

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow high temperature warning for 18 counties as the country experiences a significant hot spell.

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Revealed: The hottest places in Ireland today as 29C heatwave forecast

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow high-temperature warning for 18 counties starting from Thursday as it forecasts highs of 29C.

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Break out the suncream again as temperatures to hit 26C today

Grab the suncream as it will be another warm day with long spells of sunshine and temperatures reaching the high 20s.

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How Ireland’s August heatwave will compare to Europe’s well-known hotspots

Ireland will have its first heatwave in August since 2003 this week as temperatures are set to near or breach 30 degrees amid a week of sunshine.

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Revealed: The warmest counties today as Ireland enters August heatwave

Wexford and Waterford, along with parts of Carlow, Kilkenny and Tipperary will see temperatures hit 23 degrees today.

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August heatwave: Met Éireann forecasts dry and sunny Monday to kickstart week of hot weather

It will be a warm and sunny day today to kickstart a week of sunshine and temperatures in the high 20s.

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Met Éireann issue heat stress notice as hot spell will see Ireland rival Algarve temperatures this week

BREAK out the sun-cream lotions and barbecues as Ireland will this week rival the Algarve for late summer temperatures.

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A sunny weekend in store, and warmer weather on the way

Most of Ireland will enjoy spells of sunshine this weekend before warmer weather moves in and takes temperatures up to 26 degrees.

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Temperatures to hit mid-20s, Met Éireann says return to heatwave conditions on the way

There are sunny spells and temperatures in the 20s forecast by Met Éireann this weekend.

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Met Éireann says sunny spells and some ‘heavy showers’ expected today

Following the high temperatures yesterday, Met Éireann said today will be cooler, with sunny spells and some “heavy showers" expected.

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Weather Ireland: Met Éireann warning road users to be cautious as yellow rain warning issued for three counties

Met Éireann is warning road users to be cautious this Bank Holiday Monday, as heavy rain may cause poor visibility.

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July 2022

Washout forecast for Bank Holiday as thousands climb Croagh Patrick for Reek Sunday, but dry spells to come

Temperatures are set to remain mild as thousands of people are climbing Croagh Patrick today for the annual pilgrimage of the summit.

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Met Éireann forecasts unsettled bank holiday weekend – but temperatures will hit 23C in some places

Today will be largely dry apart from a few showers with temperatures reaching the low twenties across the country.

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Mixed weather but all change for the bank holiday weekend

The country is set for mixed conditions today with sunny spells and scattered showers ahead of a return to warmer weather over the bank holiday weekend.

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Met Éireann issues weather forecast for week leading into August Bank Holiday weekend

Sunny intervals and light showers will dominate the weather across the country for the coming days but a wet end to the week lies in store, Met Éireann have forecast.

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Weather forecast: Met Éireann predicts return to wetter conditions this weekend

Met Éireann has forecast unsettled conditions this weekend with sunny spells and scattered showers ahead of the All-Ireland Football Final.

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Weather forecast: Dry morning as temperatures return to average today and rain is on the way

It will be mostly dry this morning, with a few light showers in the north and west.

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Deadly heat wave sparks call to step up fight against climate change

Emergency services battled wildfires across swathes of southern Europe amid mass evacuations yesterday, as warnings sounded in London after Britain’s hottest day that the fight against climate change needed to be stepped up.

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Met Éireann forecasts a return to normal conditions over the coming days

The country is set for a return to more normal conditions over the coming days as temperatures drop back to the average for this time of year.