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# Weather

Yesterday
26th July 2024
Sunnier skies ahead this weekend but some rain showers still in store
This week
21st July 2024 - 27th July 2024
Met Éireann has released its extended summer forecast - it's not looking great
Forecaster Linda Hughes said that there is hope for improvement in August or even September.
Last week
14th July 2024 - 27th July 2024
'Bees don't have umbrellas': Why you may notice fewer bees around this summer (and next)
This month
July 2024
At least eight killed after Storm Beryl sweeps across southern US
Status Yellow rain warnings in place for 18 counties
Last month was the hottest June on record globally, beating 2023 high
It's going to be an unsettled weekend with heavy showers and a chance of thunderstorms
Last month
June 2024
High of 23 degrees forecast today though weather will become cooler, with rain at times later
Met Éireann confirms today has been the warmest day of the year so far
Sunny spells and highs of 23 degrees this weekend (but there will be a bit of rain first)
Warm and sunny weather tomorrow and it may even feel like summer this weekend
Today's cold temperatures set to stay for the next week, Met Éireann says
Sun's out: Warm temperatures and light breezes expected countrywide today
May
May 2024
Sunny bank holiday weekend forecast with temperatures of up to 21 degrees
Met Éireann issues Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for all of Leinster
It is going to be a cloudy weekend ahead with a fair bit of rain
Flash flooding expected as Status Orange thunderstorm warning in place for five counties
Status Orange thunderstorm warning issued for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo
Sunny spells and scattered showers in store this weekend as temperatures to hit 22 degrees
Status yellow thunderstorm warning for eight counties after days of summery weather
Temperatures set to hit 23 degrees today
Temperatures hit as high as 23 degrees in some parts of country today
The May Bank Holiday weekend is set to be cloudy with a mix of rain and sunshine
April
April 2024
At least five people killed as dozens of tornadoes rip through Oklahoma and nearby states
The May Bank Holiday weekend looks like it could be mild, dry and sunny ... with a bit of rain
Temperatures set to drop to -1 during frosty weekend
Yesterday was the warmest day of the year so far ... but temperatures will drop a bit this week
Good news - there'll be good sunny spells and plenty of dry weather this weekend
Temperatures to reach as high as 18 degrees this week (with a mix of sunshine and rain)
Power largely restored as Storm Kathleen passes over Ireland
Young girl rescued from sea at Dún Laoghaire
Around 12,000 premises still without electricity as Storm Kathleen hits Ireland
A Status Yellow wind warning is in place for the entire country.
ESB Networks is working to restore power to thousands of premises
Dozens of flights between Ireland and the UK have been cancelled or delayed
The RSA has urged road users to take caution if travelling during the storm
Storm Kathleen: Here’s what you need to know as today’s storm warnings kick in
A Status Orange wind warning will impact five counties, with a Yellow warning for the rest of the country.
New York rattled by 4.8 magnitude earthquake
Storm Kathleen: Flooding and strong winds expected with Status Orange warning for five counties
Status Orange wind warning for five counties as Storm Kathleen set to hit on Saturday
Govt pauses non-essential farm inspections amid 'exceptional' weather conditions
It was a majorly wet March - with 219% rain compared to average at Dublin Airport weather station
Two weather stations in Clare and Cavan recorded 29 rainy days each last month.
'Unsettled' weather for week ahead with rain, sunshine and more rain forecast
March
March 2024
'Make sure you have the proper footwear': Advice to weekend hillwalkers amid unsettled outlook