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Friday 9 June 2023 Dublin: 11°C

# Weatherwatch

All time
# there's a storm a coming (maybe)
Is Hurricane Joaquin heading to Ireland?
It’s making its way towards Europe, but where will it end up?
# FOI
Met Éireann received A LOT of complaints about Ireland's changeable weather
Documents released to TheJournal.ie under the Freedom of Information reveals that 118 complaints were made to the forecaster over a 12 month period.
# Rain Rain Go Away
Bring that brolly, there's more rain on the way
There is an orange and yellow warning for some counties today and tomorrow.
# bad news (sorry)
Heavy rain causes flooding across the country
There is an orange rainfall warning in Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary.
# Weather
Bright, sunny spells. These words are music to our ears
Temperatures are to hit the 20s this week.
# fierce mild
Temperatures could reach 18 degrees in some lucky places today
We’ve got a taste for the good weather and rain just won’t do.
# blow the cobwebs away
Hold on to that brolly. Gusts to reach up to 100km/hr today
There are two weather warnings in place.
# winter out spring in
It was the sunniest winter on record in some places in Ireland
The season’s highest maximum of 16.2°C was recorded in Carlow on 9 January.
# we shall rebuild
It was inevitable... Storm Rachel jokes flood Twitter during Ireland's status red
Code red… this is a code red…
# duvet day
Cancel that walk. New Year's Day kicks off with status yellow weather warning
Don’t open the curtains just yet.
# in photos
The snow, the frost, the ice: Ireland looks pretty amazing in the winter light
Fear not. Temperatures are going to be in double figures tomorrow.
# bbbuuurrrrr
Wearing your thermals? You should be, it's Baltic out there today
It’s see your breath sort of weather.
# Weatherwatch
Look at that! A clear, crisp, cold Christmas Day in Ireland
But enjoy the crisp and dry while you can.
# miserable
Christmas shopping in the West? Bring your brolly
A yellow warning has been issued for
# bbbuuuuurrrrr
Temperatures reached -4 last night, so be careful on those icy footpaths
Hat? check. Scarf? check. Gloves? check.
# bbuuuurrrrrr
Did someone say snow? Yep, Met Eireann has issued a warning for some counties
It’s going to be cold, windy and showery, but it will be bright.
# Foggy Nights
There's been ANOTHER fog warning issued for the entire country
Careful now.
# winter is coming
It looks like it's official: Summer is over
The heating is on and all.
# Weatherwatch
Thunderstorms and heavy showers (with a bit of sun)... it's a wet week ahead
Come back, summer.
# burn baby burn
There's a high UV rating today so slather on that sunscreen
It’s expected to reach 22 degrees today with a UV index between 6 and 8.
# and the thunder rolls
Check out at all the lightning strikes over Ireland yesterday
On average, approximately 10 to 20 percent of all lightning over Ireland are cloud-to-ground strikes.
# sunshine and happiness
Blue skies, sunny spells, temperatures up to 18 degrees Celsius - what's not to like?
Get out that sunscreen you packed away after last year’s summer holiday to Portugal. The sunburn index for Ireland today is moderate to high.
# Weatherwatch
It's going to be 'mainly dry' today, but it's Ireland, so showers are likely
It may not exactly be beach weather – but we’ll take it.
# sunshine and happiness
It must be summer. Met Éireann says sunburn index today is moderate
Better get out that Factor 50.
# Weatherwatch
Stay inside, lads. Outside isn't worth it
Those in Cork, Kerry and Waterford should be prepared for the worst of the rain.
# sunshine and happiness
'Good drying' today says Met Eireann as temperatures reach 17 degrees Celsius
Washing lines at the ready…
# Weatherwatch
The world's first weather report described rain and loud, unstoppable storms
But no – it wasn’t in Ireland.
# Weatherwatch
Temps set to rise a little this week... but don't break out the BBQ just yet
Plus, there may be more of the sand making an appearance.
# grand stretch
It is not raining anywhere in Ireland right now
Plus: bonus photos of a glorious sunset.
# fierce mild
Put away the winter coat. We're getting dry and settled weather for 'the coming weeks'
Did you say ‘dry with sunshine’ Evelyn?
# Wet wet wet
Surprise, surprise! Last winter was the wettest winter since records began
According to Met Éireann’s Winter summary report, rainfalls were well over the long-term average all across the country.
# repairs
€16.8m to fix storm damage in Co Clare
The council had earlier submitted a report to Government saying it needed €36.8m for repairs after recent bad weather.
# Really? Really?
Don't be fooled by that sun...there's ANOTHER weather warning in place
At least this one is only at level yellow (two grades down from the highest red).
# Weatherwatch
Good news: All electricity faults to be cleared by tomorrow
ESB Networks has been phoning customers without power today to update them on what’s happening.
# helping hand
Glendalough hotel offers shelter from the storm... plus tea and coffee
We want to know what other acts of kindness you witnessed or took part in.
# UK
More flooding expected after the River Thames burst its banks yesterday
More severe weather is expected to hit flooded areas in the UK today.
# Storm
UK floods: River Thames threatens homes, soldiers on standby and a cow stuck in the mud
14 severe flood warnings have been issued across the UK, with householders living along the River Thames put on standby.
# Stormwatch
A sight for sore eyes...Ireland is (almost) rain free
Enjoy it while it lasts.
# night on the town
PHOTOS: Cork kayakers refuse to let floods dampen their night out
Nothing was going to keep these guys indoors.
# batten down the hatches
More flood warnings as Atlantic storm makes its way to Irish shores
Another storm swell is on its way bringing wet and windy weather.