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Sunshine to come to an end as heavy and thundery showers expected

Met Éireann reports that the weather this week will see more showers and cloud.

Country set for continued warm weather over Bank Holiday weekend

The warm weather is to continue today in many areas with hazy sunshine expected after clearance of fog this morning, according to Met Éireann.

Easter Sun-days: Temperatures to reach 23 degrees this weekend

According to Met Éireann, the Easter bank holiday weekend could see temperature reach highs of 22-23 degrees.

Ireland will be hotter than Spain during the Bank Holiday weekend

Temperatures are expected to hit as high as 20C with dry and sunny weather on the way.

Met Éireann forecasts highs of 20 degrees over Easter weekend

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for most parts of the country today but the forecast is set to change dramatically later this week.

Drivers warned of hazardous conditions as weather warnings remain in place

Drivers are being warned of hazardous conditions on the roads this morning after heavy rain in many places overnight.

Drivers urged to be careful as weather warning in place until Monday night

Cork and Waterford have a status orange rain warning.

Latest: Rainfall warning upgraded for Cork and Waterford; Status Yellow wind and rain warnings still in place

A weather rainfall warning for two counties has been upgraded to Status Orange.

Drivers urged to be careful as status orange weather alert in effect throughout the country

A status orange warning for fog has come into effect for most counties.

60,000 homes at a 'significant risk' from flooding

Clare and Louth are the counties where dwellings are most likely to be affected, with 10% and 9% of homes respectively at risk.

April showers and freezing conditions continue

April showers and cold conditions look set to continue as we head towards the weekend.

Yellow snow-ice warning issued for five counties

Frost and ice has affected many parts of the country overnight.

Animals and their links to the weather

When TV channels cover major golf tournaments, they usually try to focus a little on wildlife that’s visible in or around the manicured courses.

Temperatures to hit 16 degrees with sunny spells due this week

The week ahead is set to deliver warm temperatures and sunny spells, according to Met Éireann.

Australia moving 2,000 people from powerful cyclone’s path

Cyclone Trevor is expected to bring heavy rainfall and a dangerous storm surge.

Met Éireann ‘helped to create sense of crisis’

Pessimistic forecasting, an urban focus, and too many weather warnings are among the most frequent complaints from members of the public to Met Éireann.

Death toll from Indonesia floods rises

Rescuers are searching for 74 residents reportedly missing.

Latest: Unsettled weather continues for bank holiday weekend

Tonight, there will be showers of rain, hail and sleet as well as some of snow especially in parts of Ulster, Connacht and Munster but with limited accumulations.

Bank holiday weather warnings for 16 counties

Met Éireann has issued two weather warnings ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

Yellow and orange wind warnings issued as Storm Gareth to bring gales of 130km/h

More wet and windy weather is in store this week, according to Met Éireann.

Drivers urged to take care amid snow and wind warnings

Two Status Yellow weather warnings are in effect with wintry conditions expected across the country today.

Yellow snow-ice warning issued nationwide until Monday

Met Éireann issued the warning this morning which is due to be in place from 11pm until 6am on Monday morning.

'Highly mobile Atlantic regime' could see weather warnings issued next week

There will be a sustained period of unsettled, windy and at times wintry weather this weekend, Met Éireann has warned.

Snow to hit several counties this weekend

Wintry showers of sleet and snow are being forecast for Saturday night, with the worst to come on Sunday.

Storm forecast bringing daredevil windsurfers to Ireland for world’s toughest competition

A stormy forecast is bringing a group of daredevil windsurfers to Ireland to take part in the world’s toughest windsurfing contest.

Coroner names 23 killed by Alabama tornado as search for victims continues

The youngest victim was six and the oldest was 93.

Status yellow rainfall warning issued for Munster and Leinster

Met Éireann says rain will move in from the South this afternoon, with up to 35mm expected.

Met Éireann forecasters surprised by how much snow fell on Sunday

Sudden and heavy snowfalls caused massive tailbacks on the M7 and M8 motorways.

The snow had everyone remembering the Beast From The East

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Latest: Storm Freya causes travel disruption amid weather warnings

Latest: Gardai say driving conditions are poor on three major motorways in the midlands.

Wind and rain weather warnings in place for the weekend

Met Eireann has issued two weather warnings for the weekend.

Weekend washout: Spring has sprung but weekend set to be wet and windy

Heavy rain is in store for at least 24 hours as the weather is expected to change dramatically this afternoon.

Warm weather reaches high of 17C at Kerry hotspot

The unseasonably warm weather continued today with temperatures reaching a peak of 17.2C in Co Kerry.

Record-breaking UK temperatures could be warmer than top holiday destinations

The UK Met Office claimed that Monday’s record-breaking temperature in Wales will be beaten in southern England.

Mild weather proof Irish climate becoming more extreme

Climate experts say the mild weather at the moment shows the Irish climate is becoming more extreme.

Why is the weather so warm in the UK?

It is the first time the temperature has exceeded 20C in winter – the months between December and February.

Sky Matters: Spring equinox to bring sun's warming rays

The winter has been unseasonably kind to us so far and with each passing day the Sun rises higher in the sky and warms the northern hemisphere that little bit more.

Snow in Sin City as Las Vegas gets a dusting

The National Weather Service said Las Vegas’s half an inch of snow was the first measurable snow since record keeping started in 1937.

Storm brings snow, power outages and potential 60ft waves to Hawaii

A strong storm has knocked out power, brought down tree branches and flooded coastal roads in Hawaii - and even brought snow.

Spring on its way as temperatures to hit highs of 14C

Spring appears to be on its way as Met Eireann predicts warmer weather for the country this week.

Met Éireann issue status yellow wind warning for parts of country today

Gusts could reach more than 110 kilometres an hour in parts of the country this afternoon.

Storm Erik: Coastguard says waves were as high as two buses during double boat rescue

The Irish Coastguard has been assisting two vessels that got into difficulty off the south west coast today during Storm Erik. Met Éireann issued a storm warning for areas from Loop Head to Malin Head.

Storm Erik: Drivers urged to slow down and 'expect the unexpected' in high winds

Drivers are being warned to slow down and expect the unexpected as Storm Erik hits the country.

Status orange wind warning for three counties as Storm Erik approaches

Met Éireann has announced a status orange wind warning for Donegal, Galway and Mayo on top of the status yellow warning for the rest of the country.

Status yellow wind warning issued for Friday

A status yellow wind warning has been issued for the entire country on Friday.

UK set for ‘more traditional winter’ after coldest night recorded

It comes as England recorded the coldest night of the winter so far.

Motorists urged to take care as Status Yellow warning ends at midday

Motorists are being warned to take extra care on the roads this morning.

UK could see coldest night in almost a decade as big freeze continues

But the Met Office has said warmer temperatures are on the way, with milder air expected on Sunday.

Motorists stranded for second night in the UK as extreme weather continues

Sleet and snow continued across the early hours of Saturday morning, impacting highways across Kent and Hampshire.

A winter wonderland but conditions for travellers may be treacherous

Met Éireann has extended its weather warning countrywide, with temperatures well below freezing and icy conditions set to continue for the weekend.

Mainly dry with small chance of snow shower

Dry with spells of sunshine and just the small chance of a snow shower.

Mostly dry with possibility of wintry showers

Mostly dry and bright with sunny periods, although one or two wintry showers are possible

Dry with prolonged spells of sunshine

Dry with prolonged spells of sunshine and just a few patches of cloud.

Dry with variable amounts of cloud and sunny intervals

It will be dry with variable amounts of cloud and sunny intervals, hazy at times.

Clear with some good spells of sunshine

Predominantly dry with only a few scattered showers in eastern Leinster expected.

Travel disruption across the UK as temperatures fall to -15C overnight

It was the coldest night in parts of the UK for seven years.

Widespread ice and frost persist despite improving conditions

Drivers across the country are being urged to be on the alert for icy conditions on the roads this morning.

Around 100 cars left stranded in the snow in England

Snow is already causing some travel disruption in the UK this evening, particularly in the south west of England.

Having trouble sleeping in this freezing weather? Here are 7 tips that might help

Some of us might keep the heating on all through the night, but that’s an added expense, and practically guarantees waking up with a stuffy head and dry throat. Why not try some of these good old fashioned, warming measures instead?

Met Eireann outlines areas that should expect most snow overnight

A nationwide Status Yellow snow ice warning has been extended until Sunday.

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