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WEATHER ALERT: Yellow weather warning issued for Kilkenny

By Colin Bartley 28th July 2021 0

A Status Yellow Weather Warning has been issued for Kilkenny with heavy rains and thunderstorms set to batter the county for the remainder of today and into Thursday. Met Éireann issued the warning this afternoon and warned of localised flooding caused by the expected heavy rains. The warning is for the whole island of Ireland […]

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KILKENNY WEATHER: Tropical thunderstorms to wash away heatwave

By Kilkenny Now 26th July 2021 0

Tropical thunderstorms will signal the end of the sweltering heatwave conditions we’ve experienced over the past week, Met Éireann has said. The national forecaster warned a very different week lies ahead as showery conditions will give way to ‘heavy downpours’ and thunder from Wednesday onwards. Met Éireann said temperatures will drop from the high 20s […]

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It’s a heatwave! New warning issued for Kilkenny as Ireland basks in sweltering 30C-plus heat

By Colin Bartley 20th July 2021 0

It’s officially a heatwave and with another high temperature advisory being issued for Kilkenny which lasts into the weekend. Met Éireann this morning issued their second weather warning of the week and are suggesting even higher tempertures for the rest of the week. The yellow weather warning said: “High temperatures continuing this week with hot […]

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Heat is on: Kilkenny’s 135-year-old national record sweating it as temperatures soar

By Colin Bartley 30th June 2021 0

A long-standing national record set in Kilkenny more than 130 years ago is under threat of being broken. The Irish temperature record of 33.3°C set in Kilkenny way back in 1887 is the target of punters who feel this year Ireland could feel serious heat. Met Éireann has predicted Ireland will see its hottest days […]

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Brace yourself – More nasty weather on the way as Kilkenny to be battered by wind and rain

By Colin Bartley 19th May 2021 0

Heavy rains and strong winds are set to hit Kilkenny over the next 24 hours according to the most recent weather advisory issued by the national weather forecaster. More than an inch of rain and winds of up to 80kph are expected to reach Kilkenny in the early hours of the morning and persist throughout […]

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Weather warning: More thunderstorms to hit Kilkenny

By Colin Bartley 18th May 2021 0

Met Éireann has issued yet another weather warning for Kilkenny with thunderstorms expected for the remainder of the day. The Status Yellow weather warning has forecast “thundery showers with the risk of lightning and local hail”. The warning is in effect for south and east coasts and covers Kilkenny, Carlow, Dublin, Louth, Meath, Wexford, Wicklow, […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Frost and sub zero temperatures forecast as Kilkenny braced for ‘historic cold blast’

By Kilkenny Now 6th April 2021 0

Kilkenny and the rest of the county is braced for a dramtic weather change that will see tempertaures plummet to as low as -3 degrees this week. Met Éireann warned the mercury will drop to sub zero this week, with showery outbreaks turning wintry today, and also Thursday and Friday. Experts Europe Weather are forecasting […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Has spring finally sprung in Kilkenny? Met Éireann says sunny spells finally on way

By Kilkenny Now 26th February 2021 0

We may have some time to go before we emerge from lockdown, but at least we can look forward to warmer and sunnier days ahead as we adapt to life under the shadow of the pandemic. Met Éireann has given an upbeat forecast for Kilkenny and much of the rest of the county this weekend, […]

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KILKENNY WEATHER: Heavy rain, flood warnings … and a Saharan dust storm!

By Kilkenny Now 22nd February 2021 0

After yesterday’s brief respite, it appears we’re in for another long spell of heavy rain, flood warnings, temperatures in the mid-teens … and a possible dust storm! A strange ‘dust phenomenon’ is set to sweep across Europe, and it could have an impact on Ireland’s weather forecast over the coming days. A substantial amount of […]

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WEATHER WARNING: High winds and flooding causing issues on Kilkenny’s roads as Met Éireann issue weather warning

By Colin Bartley 19th February 2021 0

Kilkenny motorists are being urged to drive with care after heavy rains have caused flooding, while the national weather forecaster has another weather warning for Kilkenny and the South East. Transport for Ireland has issued a high wind warning for Kilkenny’s roads, while the AA is urging motorist to be cautious due to flooding on […]