What weather warnings are in effect for Ireland this weekend?

Yellow alerts are active for fog, snow, and ice in the northeast, and strong winds are expected along the west and south coasts.

When will the strong winds hit the west coast of Ireland?

A status yellow wind warning for western counties is in effect on Sunday, with conditions expected between 4 pm and 10 pm.

Will temperatures remain mild in Ireland next week?

No, after a mild spell, temperatures are expected to drop back to freezing by Tuesday night, with frost and icy patches possible.

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Ireland Braces for Weekend Storm Fury

11 Jan

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Summary

Yellow warnings issued for fog, snow, and ice in the northeast.
Strong southwest winds and wave overtopping expected on Sunday.
Temperatures to drop back to freezing by Tuesday night.

Over the weekend, Ireland faces a significant weather upheaval, with national forecaster Met Éireann issuing multiple weather warnings. The northeast is under a yellow alert for fog, snow, and ice today, coupled with a marine gale warning along the western coast due to expected gale-force southerly winds.

Tomorrow, Sunday, a status yellow wind warning will be active for several western counties, including Clare, Kerry, and Galway, as strong southwest winds are predicted to cause wave overtopping and challenging travel conditions between 4 pm and 10 pm. A small craft warning is also in place for all Irish coasts.

Looking ahead, the unsettled pattern continues into next week with an "Atlantic mobile regime." Expect changeable weather with spells of rain and blustery conditions, though some drier periods will occur. Temperatures are forecast to drop back to freezing by Tuesday night, with frost and icy patches possible.