Temperatures expected to increase this week


By Dionne Meehan TEMPERATURES are expected to increase from today onwards following months of wet weather. With today expected remain dry and mild, Met Éireann said we can expect plenty of sunshine. Advertisement As temperatures reach highs of 25 degrees, conditions will remain mild and humid overnight. Tuesday morning will see fog clear quicker than previous mornings […]


Warning of heavy rain and ‘localised flooding’ on Saturday


A YELLOW WEATHER warning has been issued for heavy rain in Donegal on Saturday.  The warning, issued by Met Eireann, advises that frequent heavy showers on Saturday may lead to localised flooding. The warning comes into effect on Saturday morning at 9am and remains in place until midnight. The affected areas include Donegal, Leitrim and […]


Heavy rainfall expected across Donegal today


Met Éireann has issued a yellow weather warning for Donegal.  The warning comes into action from 12 noon today until midnight. Met Éireann is warning of spells of heavy rain at times with the chance of localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions.  


Odds Slashed On Wettest July On Record


BoyleSports has slashed the odds on a new rainfall record being clocked this month following reports of a gloomy outlook on the weather maps. Met Éireann started the week on a dreary note by issuing a status yellow rain and thunderstorm warning covering most of the country and there isn’t much better to come with […]


Thunderstorm warning issued for Donegal


A YELLOW warning for thunderstorms has been issued for Donegal.  The warning is in place until 10pm tonight. Met Eireann is warning of scattered heavy showers with thunderstorms. Advertisement Possible impacts include spot flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions.  


Road safety warning amidst orange weather alert


The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to take extra care when using the roads following an orange weather warning by Met Éireann. The orange weather warning is for thunderstorms and very heavy showers producing significant rainfall accumulations over short time periods from 1pm to 6pm today (Tuesday, 20 June). The heavy […]


Thunderstorm warning for Donegal


A YELLOW warning for thunderstorms has been issued for Donegal.  The warning comes into action at 12 noon and will remain in place until 10pm. Met Eireann are warning of heavy showers with thunderstorms likely. Advertisement Possible impacts include spot flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions.  


Weather to remain unsettled for the next few days


Last night Met Éireann upgraded Donegal’s yellow weather warning to an orange weather warning, following heavy showers and intense thunderstorms across the county. A number of households also reported power outages. The warning came with an increased risk of thunderstorms and very heavy showers that could lead to flash flooding, difficult travelling conditions with reduced […]


Temperatures set to turn cooler


By Róise Collins Temperatures are set to turn cooler from today onwards following a spell of scorching sunshine, Met Éireann has said. Andrew Doran Sherlock is a forecaster with Met Éireann. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News he said temperatures are to reach between 19 to 22 degrees over the weekend with more frequent showers […]


Another thunderstorm warning issued for Donegal


A YELLOW warning for thunderstorm has been issued for Donegal.  The warning comes into action from 3pm this afternoon until 9pm. Met Eireann is warning of localised showers with heavy downpours, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Possible impacts include localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions.