Weather
# weather - Yesterday’s News
Study: Global warming still happening, but maybe not as quickly as feared
A new report says the effects of climate change between 2000 and 2009 weren’t as pronounced as the worst-case scenario.
# weather - Thursday 16 May, 2013
Six die as powerful storm hits Texas
A powerful storm spawned tornadoes which hit several times in Hood, Tarrant, Dallas and Parker counties last night.
# weather - Tuesday 14 May, 2013
Photos: Spot a rainbow this evening? Cos there were lots of them…
One of the only good things about the weather lately? Rainbows. Lots and lots of rainbows.
# weather - Thursday 9 May, 2013
More wind and rain on the way, as temperatures stay below normal
It’s not time to put away your winter coat just yet…
# weather - Wednesday 8 May, 2013
# weather - Tuesday 7 May, 2013
11 people who regret ever sunbathing
They are raging. Also a bit red from the sun.
# weather - Sunday 5 May, 2013
Get off the fence, Wayne! It’s the sporting tweets of the week
Also featuring a crude Shane Lowry joke and why some of those omitted from the Lions squad still have hope.
Siri and Google Now on the meaning of life
(And other questions the Associated Press threw at them).
# weather - Monday 22 April, 2013
Missing hikers found after 10 days in New Zealand wilderness
The three hikers had set out on what was supposed to be a three-day walk but went missing amid severe weather conditions.
# weather - Sunday 21 April, 2013
6 Irish things you’ll see the minute spring arrives
Shorts, flip flops, and people freezing.
# weather - Thursday 18 April, 2013
8 ways this wind had terrible consequences
And one GREAT result.
Disruptions at Dublin, Cork Airports after heavy overnight winds
The heavy winds made it impossible for some flights to land – meaning some aircraft are not present to take flights.
# weather - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
12 amazing photos caused by the wind
It’s really really windy, but it’s not all bad.
# weather - Sunday 14 April, 2013
The Evening Fix… now with added follow-up to Gangnam Style
Things we learned, loved and shared today…
‘Tornado warning’ issued for Ireland
The European Storm Forecast Experiment has issued a level 1 warning for tornadoes in Ireland today.
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Good morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as you kick off your Sunday.
# weather - Thursday 4 April, 2013
So, what’s the weather like on Carrauntoohil?
It’s -4C, but boy is it pretty.
Spring has arrived but with nighttime temperatures of -11°C
A temperature of ground -11°C was noted at Finner in Donegal overnight, that’s a record for this time of year.
# weather - Tuesday 2 April, 2013
March was coldest in decades in many parts of Ireland
Last month Met Éireann recorded record low temperatures and some stations reported it as the wettest month in five years.
Entire Dublin city hit by water problems, says council
Dublin City Council says it will carry out a review of the ongoing problem with water in the city later today – but has urged people to conserve water.
# weather - Monday 1 April, 2013
Explainer: Is global warming causing harsher winters (and springs)?
Some scientists are beginning to put together data which shows climate change is causing icy polar air to be displaced towards Europe.
# weather - Saturday 30 March, 2013
Look! Quick! It’s not raining ANYWHERE in Ireland right now
Go outside. Go!
Here is the week’s news… skewed
Breaking via TheMire wire: Government concern over threesomes, Gardaà to be microchipped – and how Uzis could have prevented the bailout…
# weather - Friday 29 March, 2013
Motorists urged to avoid Sally Gap after two rescues
Meanwhile Met Éireann has ended the weather warning – but said it’s going to remain really cold.
# weather - Thursday 28 March, 2013
Two climbers rescued from snow gully in Derry
The two male climbers got into difficulty at Binevengh Mountain but were not injured in the incident.
Updated: Snow showers to continue in the east, cold elsewhere
The rest of the country will remain dry and cold with spells of sunshine over western counties.
# weather - Wednesday 27 March, 2013
These photos of this time last year will break your heart
It’s difficult to even imagine that there was a time when we felt warm. But there was.
Bad weather causing disruptions for bus services
Snow and ice is causing havoc for road users this morning.
PICS: Snow-ice warning in place as Irish Air Corps aids NI snowbound livestock
Thousands of snowbound animals in the North are feared dead, but the extent of the losses are unclear as most are buried below thick blankets of snow.
# weather - Tuesday 26 March, 2013
Call into elderly during cold snap, says ALONE
The charity has urged people to check in with their older neighbours, especially leading up to the weekend, as the cold weather is set to continue.
Met Éireann issues weather warning as snow and ‘bitter cold’ hits
Planning to go outside today? Wear all the clothes you can fit on your body. It’s freezing out there.
# weather - Monday 25 March, 2013
Helicopters used to dispatch crews as 900 homes in North still without power
Customers in rural and exposed areas are still without power following the heavy snowfall in the North last week.
# weather - Sunday 24 March, 2013
Ireland escapes overnight rain but weather warning continues
Some parts of Leinster and Ulster remain under a weather warning from Met Éireann until this afternoon.
# weather - Saturday 23 March, 2013
No more rain? Met Éireann says ‘most of tomorrow will be dry’
There will be some showers in the east by the meteorological service says we may even see some sun tomorrow afternoon. Sun? What’s that?
Northern Ireland still faces blackouts as weather warning persists in Republic
A ‘Status Yellow’ warning is issued for parts of the Republic as 35,000 homes in the North remain without electricity.
Here is the week’s news… skewed
Breaking via The Mire wire: RTE stars confused by Pope’s message of humility, and Office of Public Works ‘may never know’ the source of the Cork floods.
# weather - Friday 22 March, 2013
Daffodil Day collections down 50 per cent – but you can still help
Can’t make it out in the bad weather to donate money for Daffodil Day? Here are four ways you can donate to the Irish Cancer Society right now.
Rough Weather Pic of the Day
Not even the ducks are enjoying a day like today.






















































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