Weather Warnings
Issued at 14 August 2012 - 11:20
Weather Warning
A combination of high winds, heavy rainfall, abnormally low pressure and high tides will cause dangerous conditions in south Munster and east Leinster during Wednesday 15th August.
Gale to strong gale force easterly winds, later veering south-easterly to southerly, will occur. Frequent spells of rain will result in accumulations of 30 to 50 mm generally, with higher totals possible in mountainous areas. The will be a high risk of coastal and river flooding.
Valid 0000 15/8/12 to 0000 16/8/12
Gale Warning
Easterly gales will develop this morning on all coasts of Ireland and on the Irish Sea; winds veering southeast to south will reach storm force on southern coasts and strong gale force at times elsewhere.
Issued at 06:00 on 15-Aug-2012
Small Craft Warning
See gale warning.
Issued at on
Blight Warning
Weather conditions conducive to the spread of potato blight will occur in parts of Munster and Leinster over the next few days especially in the coastal areas.
Issued at 01:00 on 9-Aug-2012