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Saturday 2 December 2023 Dublin: 2°C

# Met Éireann

Nationwide yellow weather warning issued for freezing fog
The fog will be freezing in parts and it will cause low visibility driving conditions. The warning is in place until tomorrow at midday.
Yesterday
1st December 2023
Wintry weekend ahead with low temperature/ice warning issued for whole country
Temperatures are due to drop as low as -4 degrees tonight with a widespread sharp frost and icy patches.
This week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Dublin’s Simon Community launches ‘urgent’ appeal for donations amid cold snap
A Status Yellow warning for low temperatures is in place for much of the country.
Low temperature/ice warning issued for whole country as temperatures to drop below -3 degrees
The warning will kick in at 5pm today and will remain in place until midday tomorrow.
Low temperature warning issued for most of country
An ice warning has also been issued for Northern Ireland
Met Éireann says Ireland on track to have ‘warmest year on record’ -- and maybe the wettest
Data about Ireland’s climate so far in 2023 spells another record-breaking year.
Status Yellow fog warning issued for 14 counties with cold conditions to continue
Met Éireann has warned that localised dense patches of fog will result in difficult or dangerous driving conditions this morning.
Wintry end to November as nighttime temperatures to drop below zero degrees
Tonight is forecast to be cold and frosty, with icy patches possible.
Last month
November 2023
Status Yellow warnings issued for Cork, Kerry and Down ahead of heavy rainfall
Met Éireann has warned of potential localised flooding and difficult travel conditions.
Status Red weather warning issued for 14 counties as Storm Debi set to hit overnight
Met Éireann has warned of a “potential danger to life” due to the conditions.
The storm will initially hit the Kerry-Clare area and will track north-eastwards across the country
Met Éireann has warned of power outages, dangerous travelling conditions, and fallen trees
The impact across the country on Monday morning will be significant, with transport, schools and pre-schools affected
Status yellow rain warnings issued for Clare, Kerry and Limerick
Temperatures are forecast to drop as low as zero degrees tonight, Met Éireann has said.
Rain warning in place for southern, eastern counties as Met Éireann warns of flooding risk
The Status Yellow rain warning for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Cork and Waterford will remain in place until 9am.
October
October 2023
Rain set to continue in Newry overnight following 'biblical' flooding that 'devastated' businesses
The PSNI advised the public to avoid the city today after flooding left roads in hazardous conditions.
Rainy Halloween night and few days to come as weather warnings issued ahead of Storm Ciarán
In the North, the public has been advised to avoid Newry City after “biblical” flooding.
Rain warning for eight counties following 'significant' flooding in Wexford and part of Cork City
Met Éireann warned that high tides are expected to be very high along all coasts.
Rain warnings for eight counties as localised flooding and difficult travel conditions possible
A Status Yellow rain warning has been issue for Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Wexford and Wicklow.
More precise flood forecasting system for Ireland delayed due to staffing issues, official says
The secretary general for the department said that the new system will provide more accurate forecasting on flooding.
In pictures: Children carried from school during evacuation as floods hit south-east
Locals and emergency services tackled the rapidly rising waters throughout the region today.
Buildings evacuated in parts of Waterford and Kilkenny amid heavy flooding
A Status Orange rain warning is in place until 1am for three counties.
Orange rain warning issued for three counties as Cork braces itself for more flooding
A number of different weather warnings will be in effect today and tomorrow.
There will be a 'brief respite' from wet weather - before another rain warning kicks in
A Status Yellow rain warning has been issued for Munster and Connacht.
Dangerous driving conditions likely as Status Orange warning in place for Dublin and Wicklow
Met Éireann is warning that spells of heavy rain may bring flooding, dangerous driving conditions and poor visibility.
More localised flooding 'likely' as rain warning issued for Cork, Kerry and Limerick
The weather warning will kick in at 11pm and remain in place until 9am tomorrow.
'Orange is quite dangerous': Met Éireann explains lack of Red warning for Storm Babet's rain
Parts of southern counties were battered by heavy rains and flooding yesterday.
'There have been too many yellow warnings': Met Éireann says it will issue fewer yellow warnings
Met Éireann said the warnings are useful for some people, but for the rest of the population, a yellow warning just means “it’s a soft day”.
Storm Babet: Status Orange rain warning issued for Cork, Kerry and Waterford
A Status Yellow rain warning has also been issued for 11 other counties tomorrow.
Met Éireann promises 'more precise' forecasts with new weather radar system at Shannon Airport
Replacement work began on the weather radar system in May.
Rain and thunderstorm warnings in place across several counties
Counties Cork, Kerry, Waterford, and Wexford are currently under status yellow warnings for rain.
Met Éireann's Joanna Donnelly says death of mother inspired her new book
Donnelly’s book is about the headlands of Ireland.
‘Unusually warm’ air movement to result in temperatures in the 20s over the weekend
While it’s unlikely the record temperature for October will be set, it could be close.
Status Yellow rain warning issued for Co Donegal
The warning will come into effect at midnight and remain in place for 24 hours.
From heatwave to Storm Agnes: Both rainfall and temperatures above September average
The autumn month began with a heatwave and ended with the first named storm of the year.
Quiz: How well do you know Irish storms?
Storm Agnes battered the country on Wednesday.
September
September 2023
Status Yellow rain warning takes effect in three counties
The forecast for the weekend expects plenty of rain showers.
Status Yellow warning for rain issued for Cork, Kerry and Waterford
Cork, Kerry, and Waterford will be under the weather alert from 8am tomorrow morning until 8pm tomorrow night.
Thousands remain without power as Storm Agnes rolls over Ireland
A Status Yellow wind warning remains in place for much of the country until midnight.
Gusts of up to 117km/h recorded as Storm Agnes batters Ireland
Status Orange wind and rain warnings were in place for numerous counties across the country today.
Storm Agnes: Status Yellow wind warning for 24 counties on Wednesday
A deep Atlantic depression is gathering off the south west of the country.
Wet and windy day ahead with status orange rain warning issued for three counties
Spells of heavy wind and strong gusty winds are expected.
Status yellow wind warning for Dublin, Donegal and Mayo
A small number of ESB customers in Dublin have been affected.