Tag Archives: Ireland Weather

Thousands Still Without Power as Storm Amy’s Aftermath Disrupts Ireland

Around 13,000 homes and businesses across Ireland remain without electricity as cleanup efforts continue following Storm Amy, which battered the country with severe winds and rain. While crews have made significant progress restoring power—down from 49,000 outages earlier this morning—some households may remain in the dark into next week, particularly in the hardest-hit areas of Donegal, Leitrim, Roscommon, Galway, and …

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What’s Behind Ireland’s Sudden Marine Heatwave?

An intense marine heatwave has been recorded off the western and southern coasts of Ireland, with sea surface temperatures rising significantly above seasonal norms. Data from the Irish Marine Data Buoy Observation Network and the UK Met Office indicate that sea temperatures in these areas are up to 4°C higher than average for this time of year. This event, classified …

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Ireland ‘lucky’ to avoid major flooding during Storm Éowyn

Ireland came dangerously close to facing catastrophic flooding during Storm Éowyn, according to new findings by researchers at the University of Galway. The study reveals that had the storm struck just one week earlier, certain parts of the country could have experienced sea levels rising over five meters above normal — a scenario that could have caused devastating tidal flooding …

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Status Red Wind Warning Now Covers Seven Counties

A Status Red wind warning has been issued for several counties, including Mayo, Clare, Galway, Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, and Wicklow, as Storm Darragh approaches. The warning will be active in Mayo from 9 PM tonight until 3 AM tomorrow, in Clare and Galway from 9 PM to 2 AM, and in Donegal, Leitrim, and Sligo from 10 PM until 3 …

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