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 […]
The success of Donegal Weather Channel and the man behind the site
THE THIRD DEGREE WITH PAUL BRADLEY In this week’s edition of The Third Degree, Kenneth McDonagh of Donegal Weather Channel talks to Paul Bradley about all things meteorological from the fascinating aurora borealis to his massive online following. Hi Kenneth, how are you these days – as a meteorologist, do you also prefer longer brighter days, […]
Wind warning issued for Donegal
A status yellow wind warning has been issued for Donegal. The warning will come into force from 2am on Wednesday morning and will remain in place until 8am. Met Éireann has warned of windy conditions with possible coastal flooding.
Yellow warning for wintry weather in Donegal
Met Eireann has issued a further yellow weather warning for wintry conditions in Donegal. The weather warning for snow and ice comes into place from 8pm tonight until 12 noon tomorrow. Wintry showers will lead to icy conditions in some areas tonight (Monday night) and on Tuesday morning. Advertisement Potential impacts include hazardous road conditions […]
Temperatures set to turn milder over the weekend
MET Éireann has forecast another frosty start to the day following two days of disruption across Donegal due to heavy snowfall. However, there is an end in sight as temperatures are due to turn milder over the weekend. Met Éireann forecaster Paul Downes said untreated roads will be “quite dodgy” this morning with increased possibility […]
Council say only to travel if “absolutely necessary”
Donegal County Council has asked the public to plan ahead for any journeys that they intend to take during this spell of wintry weather, in particular they asked people to please consider if their journey is absolutely necessary. They added that if you must use the car, before you begin your journey to consider the […]
Donegal to remain “very cold” with more snow expected
MET Éireann warns that weather in Donegal is going to remain “very cold” for the next couple of days with further sleet and snow showers expected. Snow is expected to continue to accumulate with a few centimetres of snow expected at lower levels and between 5-10 centimetres of snow expected on higher ground. Overnight both […]