Several homes and businesses across Donegal are without power this morning after a night of heavy rain, strong winds and snow showers. There have been power outages right across the county and ESB crews have been working throughout the night in an attempt to restore power to homes and businesses. In some cases, power has […]
Donegal to escape worst of weather warnings but rainy days still ahead
While Donegal is set to dodge the brunt of the severe weather currently sweeping across the country, we are still in for a few damp days ahead. A series of Status Orange and Yellow rain warnings have been issued for several southern counties today and tomorrow, with Met Éireann predicting the heaviest downpours and potential […]
Sunny days ahead but no heatwave for Donegal says Met Éireann
A Met Éireann spokesperson has confirmed that Donegal, along with the rest of Ireland, will not be experiencing a heatwave in the coming days. While some may have been hoping for scorching temperatures, the weather forecast paints a more moderate picture. “In Met Éireann, a heatwave is defined as 5 consecutive days of 25 degrees […]
Donegal Weather: Night showers but sunshine awaits tomorrow evening
While the evening begins on a relatively dry note, with mild temperatures hovering around 16 degrees, expect the weather to gradually turn wetter as the night progresses. Tomorrow, as the day begins to break around 7 AM, the rain will start to ease, but a light drizzle is likely to persist. The skies will remain […]
Donegal Weather: Brighter days ahead as wet week to end with sunshine
AS the yellow rain warning comes to an end, Donegal can look forward to a slight reprieve from the wet conditions that have drenched the county While the rain may ease up, don’t expect the skies to clear entirely just yet with scattered showers and cloudy spells. This evening will see come light rain around […]
Donegal faces heavy rain as Met Éireann confirm Yellow weather warning
Met Éireann has revised the weather warning for Donegal, now scheduling the Status Yellow rain warning to begin at 10pm this evening instead of the previously anticipated 3pm. This updated warning also extends to Clare, Cork, Kerry, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo. It will be in effect until 10am tomorrow morning, forecasting heavy and persistent […]
Donegal Weather: Warm and dry weekend ahead for the county
By Tara McCormack People in Donegal can look forward to a warm and relatively sunny weekend, as the weather promises to be mostly dry with a mix of sun and clouds. Saturday will kick off with some sunny spells in the morning, as temperatures rise to between 15 and 16 degrees. Advertisement By early afternoon, […]
Donegal weather: Met Éireann predict a pleasant weekend following a mix bag of conditions this week
By Tara McCormack After a week of unpredictable weather, including both storms and sightings of the northern lights across the county, Donegal is set to enjoy a relatively calm and pleasant weekend. According to Met Éireann, the next couple of days will be mostly dry conditions and sunny spells. Advertisement On Friday, Donegal, like much […]
Over 1000 homes lose power following overnight storm
According to ESB’s PowerCheck website, power is expected to be restored to affected homes and businesses between 2 pm and 6 pm today, Monday, August 12. Throughout the night, over 1,100 homes experienced power outages, coinciding with a Status Orange rain and wind warning that was in effect from midnight until 4 am. Killybegs and […]
Warm and dry conditions forecast for Donegal
OVERALL, the weather outlook for Donegal promises a weekend filled with sunny spells and comfortable temperatures, ideal for outdoor activities and enjoyment. According to Met Éireann, Donegal residents can expect a pleasant day ahead, with early morning mist gradually clearing to reveal warm and dry conditions. Sunny spells will dominate the skies, offering a respite […]