The calm before the storm-Thunderstorm to hit Donegal tonight


IT seems like this morning’s bright and sunny spells may be the calm before the storm as hail and thunderstorms are set to hit the North-West later tonight. This morning we will see some scattered showers across the county, some will be heavy with a chance of hail. Highest temperatures today of 14 to 16 […]


Orange and Yellow Alert for Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain 


THE Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising road users to take extra care when using the roads as Met Éireann has issued an Orange and Yellow weather warnings for Thunderstorms with very heavy downpours and potentially large hail. The Orange Thunderstorm warning is for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo from today, Monday, May 20 from […]


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.


Further yellow warning for thunderstorms in Donegal


A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms in Donegal for the second day in a row. With temperatures reaching between 23 and 25 degrees, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected. The warning comes into action from 12 noon today until 9pm tonight. Advertisement Met Eireann are warning of localised slow-moving showers with heavy […]


Yellow thunderstorms warning issued for Donegal


A YELLOW warning has been issued for thunderstorms in Donegal.  The warning comes into action from 12 noon today until 10pm tonight. Met Eireann are advising of localised slow-moving showers with heavy downpours, potential thunderstorms and a chance of hail. Advertisement   They warn the thunderstorms could result in localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions. […]


Weather warning issued for thunderstorms


Met Éireann has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Donegal. The warning came into force at midday and will remain in place until 9pm tonight (Tuesday). After yesterday’s scorcher thunder and heavy localised downpours are expected throughout the day. The warning is also in place for counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Cavan, Cork, […]


Thunderstorm warning issued


A thunderstorm weather warning for Donegal has been issued by Met Éireann. A yellow warning will be in place from 2pm this afternoon (Monday) to 9pm. The warning also affects counties Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath. Met Éireann spokesperson said: “Scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening with localised downpour leading to […]


Thunderstorm activity in Donegal


  Met Eireann has issued weather warnings for Donegal as we can expect heavy downpours and thunderstorm activity throughout the rest of the evening.  A status orange weather alert for thunder was issued this morning, as well as a status yellow warning for heavy rainfall, as well as local spot flooding.  Advertisement Heavy showers and thunder […]