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Flooded roads in Sligo town 'impassable' and Orange wind alert issued for Mayo

# Flooding

Flooded roads in Sligo town 'impassable' and Orange wind alert issued for Mayo

Mar 12th 2020, 8:19 AM 43,708 Views 7 Comments

The promenade in Strandhill, Co Sligo is also closed due to waves and stones being hurled across the wall.

As the worst of the storm passes, a nationwide snow/ice warning has been issued by Met Éireann

# Yellow Alert

As the worst of the storm passes, a nationwide snow/ice warning has been issued by Met Éireann

Updated Feb 9th 2020, 4:30 PM 240,234 Views 50 Comments

The Status Orange warning is in place until noon today.

Cork fire crews deployed to 'potentially serious incident' that turned out to be smoke canister

# Orange Alert

Cork fire crews deployed to 'potentially serious incident' that turned out to be smoke canister

May 4th 2019, 4:11 PM 15,828 Views 3 Comments

The incident happened last night in the Tivoli Docks area.

Drivers urged to take caution after thunder warning is issued for 23 counties

# Flooding

Drivers urged to take caution after thunder warning is issued for 23 counties

Updated Jun 8th 2018, 5:40 PM 69,393 Views 34 Comments

Some spot flooding may occur.

'Slow down': Driver warning after temperatures plunge to minus 5 overnight

# Orange Alert

'Slow down': Driver warning after temperatures plunge to minus 5 overnight

Jan 8th 2018, 7:44 AM 36,053 Views 5 Comments

A ‘status orange’ weather warning remains in place for much of the country.

Flooding, fallen trees and power outages as Storm Eleanor passes through the country

# Weather Warning

Flooding, fallen trees and power outages as Storm Eleanor passes through the country

Jan 2nd 2018, 10:53 PM 145,836 Views 74 Comments

Much of the flooding reported earlier this evening has now receded.

'Orange alert' warning: Significant falls of snow due in 17 counties this weekend

# Weather Warning

'Orange alert' warning: Significant falls of snow due in 17 counties this weekend

Dec 8th 2017, 3:35 PM 187,786 Views 73 Comments

A low temperature warning has also been issued for tonight.

Explainer: Is the Netherlands about to take a big jump to the far-right?

# Orange Alert

Explainer: Is the Netherlands about to take a big jump to the far-right?

Mar 11th 2017, 9:00 PM 27,529 Views 95 Comments

Everything you need to know about this week’s parliamentary election.

Storm Ewan causes flight delays at Dublin Airport

# Orange Alert

Storm Ewan causes flight delays at Dublin Airport

Feb 26th 2017, 2:30 PM 69,253 Views 34 Comments

Weather warnings are in place in 18 counties until 3pm today.

Cork on alert once again as rain and high tides cause flooding

# Orange Alert

Cork on alert once again as rain and high tides cause flooding

Apr 10th 2016, 4:50 PM 62,214 Views 40 Comments

Motorists have been advised to change their travel plans and exercise extreme caution in coastal areas.

Met Éireann has issued two weather warnings - we're in for a wet weekend

# Orange Alert

Met Éireann has issued two weather warnings - we're in for a wet weekend

Apr 9th 2016, 11:57 AM 35,701 Views 21 Comments

Heavy rain will spread across the country from early tomorrow morning.

Wind warnings extended to entire country as Storm Abigail sweeps in

# Abigail Force

Wind warnings extended to entire country as Storm Abigail sweeps in

Nov 11th 2015, 2:30 PM 58,123 Views 28 Comments

Some “damaging gusts” should be expected.

Be careful on the roads over the weekend, it's going to be windy

# Take It Easy

Be careful on the roads over the weekend, it's going to be windy

Mar 6th 2015, 6:55 AM 22,262 Views 14 Comments

Be safe out there.

A MINUS SIX weather warning... And no sign of an end to the freezing stupid weather

# Orange Alert

A MINUS SIX weather warning... And no sign of an end to the freezing stupid weather

Feb 4th 2015, 3:26 PM 45,714 Views 55 Comments

Remember last week, when we were all running out of work to gawp at the snow? What idiots we were.

Trees blown down, thousands without power after 100km winds overnight

# Orange Alert

Trees blown down, thousands without power after 100km winds overnight

Jan 12th 2015, 7:23 AM 17,866 Views 12 Comments

The worst of it seems to be over — but two weather warnings remain in effect until 9am.

Incoming: Another 'high winds' weather warning just kicked-in

# Orange Alert

Incoming: Another 'high winds' weather warning just kicked-in

Jan 11th 2015, 8:55 AM 35,548 Views 25 Comments

It’s going to be a blustery 24 hours. Let’s be careful out there…

Some flights diverted at Dublin airport over severe winds

# Orange Alert

Some flights diverted at Dublin airport over severe winds

Jan 8th 2015, 9:36 PM 44,769 Views 30 Comments

A wind warning came into effect at 6pm this evening.

Turn on those lights: Status Orange weather warning in place

# The Fog

Turn on those lights: Status Orange weather warning in place

Nov 27th 2014, 7:29 AM 10,913 Views 14 Comments

An Garda Siochána are warning about dangerous driving conditions across the country.

Iceland volcano hit by most powerful earthquake since tremors began

# Uh Oh

Iceland volcano hit by most powerful earthquake since tremors began

Aug 26th 2014, 2:15 PM 19,195 Views 16 Comments

There is currently an orange alert in place indicating an increased potential of an eruption.

Put the barbecue away... It's going to rain heavily tomorrow. ALL DAY

# Orange Alert

Put the barbecue away... It's going to rain heavily tomorrow. ALL DAY

Aug 1st 2014, 10:47 PM 34,137 Views 32 Comments

Met Éireann has issued a ‘status orange’ rainfall warning for Leinster, Tipperary and Waterford.

Thunderstorm warning in place for most of the country

# Orange Alert

Thunderstorm warning in place for most of the country

Jun 10th 2014, 7:20 AM 23,486 Views 29 Comments

Drivers are being urged to take care as spot flooding is expected.

Orange Alert: More "violent gusts" at coasts as new storm bears down on the West

# Storm Watch

Orange Alert: More "violent gusts" at coasts as new storm bears down on the West

Feb 11th 2014, 8:07 AM 16,685 Views 19 Comments

The new system is set to hit tomorrow morning.

Photos: Rescue efforts under way after severe flood emergency

# Batten Down The Hatches

Photos: Rescue efforts under way after severe flood emergency

Feb 1st 2014, 3:04 PM 47,442 Views 57 Comments

You might want to stay indoors today, particularly if you live in the west.

Batten down the hatches: Storm-force winds batter the country

# Hold Onto Your Hats

Batten down the hatches: Storm-force winds batter the country

Feb 1st 2014, 12:10 PM 46,849 Views 32 Comments

It’s pretty windy out there this morning.

Get ready, Ireland... Tonight's storm warning's been extended to cover the whole country

# No Escape

Get ready, Ireland... Tonight's storm warning's been extended to cover the whole country

Jan 31st 2014, 12:48 PM 30,867 Views 30 Comments

Met Éireann’s warning of winds of up to 130km. Higher than normal tides mean there’s a strong threat of flooding.

Falling debris, veering vehicles and aquaplaning all hazards as storm approaches

# Hold Onto Your Hats

Falling debris, veering vehicles and aquaplaning all hazards as storm approaches

Jan 31st 2014, 7:45 AM 20,993 Views 25 Comments

Winds gusting 100 to 130 km/h are expect to hit Atlantic counties later tonight.

'Stay away from the coast': Warnings issued as storm expected to hit hardest today

# Orange Alert

'Stay away from the coast': Warnings issued as storm expected to hit hardest today

Jan 26th 2014, 7:30 AM 25,088 Views 18 Comments

Winds of up to 130km/h are set to combine with high seas, leading to an increased risk of flooding, especially along coasts.

# News Fix

Here’s What Happened Today: Saturday

Jan 25th 2014, 9:14 PM 22,837 Views 9 Comments

Everyone’s been talking about the fire in Clondalkin, the ‘RA’ conference, and Met Éireann’s storm warning…

Orange alert: Coastal flood warning as 130km winds set to sweep country

# Storm Watch

Orange alert: Coastal flood warning as 130km winds set to sweep country

Jan 25th 2014, 9:13 PM 62,246 Views 95 Comments

The strong winds, combined with high seas and waves, are expected to cause problems in coastal areas — particularly tomorrow afternoon.

Pictures: More flooding in Galway, Cork & Waterford as stormy weather continues

# Storm Watch

Pictures: More flooding in Galway, Cork & Waterford as stormy weather continues

Jan 6th 2014, 1:33 PM 77,021 Views 116 Comments

Several routes were closed this morning as spring tides combined with widespread gales to cause problems for motorists.

Stormwatch: Travel disruption as ferry services cancelled but flights coping well

# Orange Alert

Stormwatch: Travel disruption as ferry services cancelled but flights coping well

Jan 3rd 2014, 9:43 AM 17,353 Views 26 Comments

A number of Irish Sea crossings have been hit by the storm conditions.

Stormwatch: Over 7,000 homes without power, floods and high tides

# Orange Alert

Stormwatch: Over 7,000 homes without power, floods and high tides

Jan 3rd 2014, 7:56 AM 28,200 Views 19 Comments

Met Éireann releases new alert for this afternoon as wild weather set to continue.

# Storms-a-brewin

UPDATE: Met Éireann issues red alert

Dec 26th 2013, 10:53 AM 45,580 Views 62 Comments

Motorists are being urged to be aware of ice on roads as windy weather is set to continue.

Enjoy it while it lasts.. A fresh ‘orange alert’ storm warning’s just been issued

# Ah Here

Enjoy it while it lasts.. A fresh ‘orange alert’ storm warning’s just been issued

Dec 25th 2013, 2:20 PM 24,251 Views 26 Comments

Just when you thought it was safe to go outside…

Travel warnings issued, ferries cancelled as ‘vigorous’ storm set to pass overnight

# Orange Alert

Travel warnings issued, ferries cancelled as ‘vigorous’ storm set to pass overnight

Dec 23rd 2013, 10:46 PM 59,491 Views 64 Comments

Gusts of up to 130km are forecast, as the severe weather system passes to the northwest of the country.

Wild weather knocks out power, leads to ferries being cancelled

# Stormwatch

Wild weather knocks out power, leads to ferries being cancelled

Dec 21st 2013, 7:05 PM 30,714 Views 22 Comments

Crews have now restored the power that was disturbed by lightning strikes this morning.

Take a coat: Hail and thunderstorms to hit the country today

# Orange Alert

Take a coat: Hail and thunderstorms to hit the country today

Dec 21st 2013, 10:43 AM 13,371 Views 16 Comments

After heavy winds yesterday, thunderstorms and hail are expected today.

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