Storm Bert weather maps show when and where conditions will take turn for the worse
Met Eireann has named its second storm of the 2024/25 season - Storm Bert - and its arrival on Friday night will bring heavy rain and strong winds to most areas of the country
As the big freeze thaws and temperatures begin to rise again, there will be little respite from severe weather as a storm is set to wreak havoc in many parts of Ireland tonight.
Met Eireann has named its second storm of the 2024/25 season - Storm Bert - and its arrival on Friday night will bring heavy rain and strong winds to most areas of the country.
A number of weather warnings have been issued as Storm Bert tracks to the northwest of Ireland on what will be a very wet and windy night.
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A Status Yellow low temperature/ice warning remains in place for the country until midday today, Friday November 22, as widespread frost, icy stretches and lying snow may remain after the cold snap that dominated this week.
This evening then will see a Status Yellow wind and rain warning come into place for Ireland as Storm Bert is expected to bring very strong southeast to south winds and heavy rain and result in possible localised flooding, fallen trees and general travel disruption. This warning comes into effect at 10pm tonight and will remain valid until midday on Saturday.
Between the hours of midnight and 10am Saturday morning, the counties of Cork, Kerry and Galway have been issued with a Status Orange rain warning as more intense falls are forecast in these areas, meaning surface and river flooding are possible, as well as more hazardous travelling conditions.
You can follow the respective paths of the wind and the rain using the interactive weather maps below.
"Cold and frosty with some icy stretches this morning," a Met Eireann spokesperson said. "There will be scattered showers this morning, mainly of rain or sleet but isolated snow showers are possible. The showers will die out from most areas through the afternoon and sunshine will become hazy. Highest temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees in light to moderate west to southwest winds.
"Tonight will be very wet and windy as Storm Bert tracks to the northwest of Ireland. Heavy rain will extend across the country from the southwest, causing flooding in some areas. Falls of sleet and snow are possible in the north and northwest too. There will be very strong and gusty south to southeast winds, with gales or strong gales on coasts. Lowest temperatures of 0 to 5 degrees early in the night, increasing overnight.
"Very wet and windy conditions associated with Storm Bert will continue tomorrow morning, with widespread heavy rain causing flooding in some areas. The rain will ease for a time in the mid-afternoon as it moves eastwards but then more showery rain will move in from the west and will be heavy at times. There will be very strong and gusty southeast to south winds, with gales or strong gales near coasts. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees."
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