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Tuesday 27 October 2020
It’s making its way towards Europe, but where will it end up?
Documents released to TheJournal.ie under the Freedom of Information reveals that 118 complaints were made to the forecaster over a 12 month period.
There is an orange and yellow warning for some counties today and tomorrow.
There is an orange rainfall warning in Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary.
Temperatures are to hit the 20s this week.
We’ve got a taste for the good weather and rain just won’t do.
There are two weather warnings in place.
The season’s highest maximum of 16.2°C was recorded in Carlow on 9 January.
Code red… this is a code red…
Don’t open the curtains just yet.
Fear not. Temperatures are going to be in double figures tomorrow.
It’s see your breath sort of weather.
But enjoy the crisp and dry while you can.
A yellow warning has been issued for
Hat? check. Scarf? check. Gloves? check.
It’s going to be cold, windy and showery, but it will be bright.
The heating is on and all.
Come back, summer.
It’s expected to reach 22 degrees today with a UV index between 6 and 8.
On average, approximately 10 to 20 percent of all lightning over Ireland are cloud-to-ground strikes.
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.
It may not exactly be beach weather – but we’ll take it.
Better get out that Factor 50.
Those in Cork, Kerry and Waterford should be prepared for the worst of the rain.
Washing lines at the ready…
But no – it wasn’t in Ireland.
Plus, there may be more of the sand making an appearance.
Plus: bonus photos of a glorious sunset.
Did you say ‘dry with sunshine’ Evelyn?
According to Met Éireann’s Winter summary report, rainfalls were well over the long-term average all across the country.
The council had earlier submitted a report to Government saying it needed €36.8m for repairs after recent bad weather.
At least this one is only at level yellow (two grades down from the highest red).
ESB Networks has been phoning customers without power today to update them on what’s happening.
We want to know what other acts of kindness you witnessed or took part in.
More severe weather is expected to hit flooded areas in the UK today.
14 severe flood warnings have been issued across the UK, with householders living along the River Thames put on standby.
Enjoy it while it lasts.
Nothing was going to keep these guys indoors.
Another storm swell is on its way bringing wet and windy weather.
LIKE ALMOST EVERYTHING this year, Halloween in 2020 will be a bit different from usual.
Large scale fancy-dress parties shouldn’t be happening under Level 5.
One thing we can still do, however, is watch some horror films.
There’s plenty to choose from ranging between the child-friendly to the very scary ones available on streaming platforms and set to be shown on TV in the coming days.
So, this morning we’re asking you: Do you plan to watch some horror films this Halloween?
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Clouds breaking, rain tapering off
Max: 11 °C
Min: 6 °C
Variable clouds, showers around; breezy
Max: 10 °C
Min: 6 °C
Mostly cloudy, a little rain; breezy
Max: 15 °C
Min: 13 °C
