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 […]


Temperatures set to soar


IT’S time to dig out last year’s summer clothes, inflate the pool and get the factor 50 sun-cream on because this week is expected to be a real scorcher. Although there was much disappointment from missing out on the sunshine at the weekend, Met Éireann has confirmed this week’s weather will make up for it. […]


Donegal to miss out on sunshine


IT looks like Donegal will miss out on the majority of the sunshine this weekend. Temperatures are expected to reach 24 degrees in parts of the country this week with a good weekend of sunshine expected in the south of country. But unfortunately, Met Éireann doesn’t think Donegal will be basking in sunshine this weekend […]


Temperatures set to rise tomorrow


TEMPERATURES across Donegal are set to reach high teens tomorrow.  A spokesperson for Met Eireann said, “Saturday will be best of the weekend with temperatures set to reach high teens with spells of sunshine. “There will be some rain tomorrow night but these showers will clear after day break on Sunday. It will brighten up […]


Mixed bag of weather for bank holiday weekend


DONEGAL is set for ‘a mixed bag’ weather-wise this weekend, according to Met Éireann. Speaking to the Donegal News, Meteorologist Liz Walsh said: “There’s a signal for showers on most of the days with a spell of more persistent rain possible on Sunday. Current projections show a lot of cloud overall but it will probably brighten up with […]


Good spell of weather could be on the way


DONEGAL could get an early taste of summer weather this week with temperatures to show a welcome increase over the coming days – lasting through until the weekend. Only days after the council’s gritter lorries were in operation amid a drop in temperatures across the county, the forecast is for much milder weather. Yesterday, temperatures rose […]


More wintry weather in store for Donegal


THE wintry weather looks like it is here to stay with a chance of hail showers and thunderstorms forecast for today. Speaking to the Donegal News, a spokesperson from Met Éireann said more heavy showers are expected today. “Tonight, there will be clear spells early in the night but cloud will then thicken with the chance […]


Status yellow wind warning for Donegal


Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for Donegal. The weather warning will be in place until 8pm tonight. Met Éireann said widespread gusts of 80 to 110 km/h are to be expected and gusts will be stronger in exposed areas. Advertisement        


More wet and windy weather on the way


MET Éireann has warned of very wet and windy weather for Donegal on Tuesday and Wednesday. Meteorologist Aoife Kealy told the Donegal News yesterday that a low pressure system approaching from the Atlantic will bring very unsettled conditions over the coming days. “There is some uncertainly on where that low pressure will track and will […]