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Weather warnings: what they mean and the steps you should take

Martin Merrick details some key information regarding weather warnings from Met Éireann as we head into the winter months.

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Weather warnings: what they mean and the steps you should take

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Met Éireann warns of heavy rain in four counties

Met Éireann warns of heavy rain in four counties

NEWS 30 October 2025

Nationwide advisory warning issued for storm Floris

Nationwide advisory warning issued for storm Floris

NEWS 1 August 2025

Watch: Louth rescue team help cattle in flooded field

Watch: Louth rescue team help cattle in flooded field

Watch: Louth rescue team help cattle in flooded field

NEWS 28 July 2025

Orange weather warning in place for four counties

Orange weather warning in place for four counties

Orange weather warning in place for four counties

NEWS 21 July 2025

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Southwest counties to experience lightning and surface flooding

Southwest counties to experience lightning and surface flooding

The national forecaster has said the warning comes due to the possibility of “heavy spells of rain with thunderstorms”.

NEWS 21 February 2025

Looking after man’s best friend during peak temperatures

Looking after man’s best friend during peak temperatures

Working dogs can quickly suffer from heat stroke, exhaustion and serious health issues, if worked in current high temperatures.

MANAGEMENT 21 February 2025

Yellow weather warning for much of the country

Yellow weather warning for much of the country

Some 19 counties across the country are under a yellow weather warning for rain.

NEWS 21 February 2025

Spot flooding warning for five counties

Spot flooding warning for five counties

Regions in Clare, Laois, Limerick, Offaly and Tipperary could face spot flooding on Monday evening.

NEWS 21 February 2025

Heavy overnight rain expected in Cork and Kerry

Heavy overnight rain expected in Cork and Kerry

The national forecaster said that this weather warning is due to spells of rain that could be “heavy at times”, leading to potential impacts such as localised flooding.

NEWS 21 February 2025

Overnight rainfall warning announced for east coast

Overnight rainfall warning announced for east coast

The national forecaster has warned that “rain will become heavy at times and persistent”, which could lead to potential impacts such as spot flooding.

NEWS 21 February 2025

South and west coast to go under wind warning

South and west coast to go under wind warning

During a yellow wind warning, Met Éireann expects widespread mean speeds of up to 65km/h and gusts between 90km/h and 110km/h.

NEWS 21 February 2025

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