Met Eireann has issued an advisory warning for heavy rain and possible flooding in Donegal today and tomorrow. The yellow advisory warning will remain in place until 11pm on Thursday. “On Tuesday and Wednesday, there will be heavy showers or longer spells of rain at times with flooding likely in places, as soils are saturated […]
Yellow high temperature weather warning for Donegal
Met Éireann have issued a weather warning for Donegal as temperatures are set to soar in the coming days. Very warm and humid weather is forecasted for Thursday and Friday with daytime temperatures expected to be in excess of 27 degrees in many areas. Potential impacts of these conditions include heat stress, uncomfortable sleeping conditions […]
Grain farmers at a loss due to ‘record breaking’ weather
By Dionne Meehan WITH unfavourable weather conditions massively affecting grain farmers in Donegal, many are set to experience a loss this year. In recent months, we have witnessed some ‘record breaking’ weather conditions. Advertisement From the warmest June on record to the wettest July, issues began slipping through the cracks as far back as October […]
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 […]
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 […]