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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 […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Change in forecast next week may put Spring in your step

By Kilkenny Now 19th February 2021 0

Kilkenny’s in for another weekend of unsettled weather, but the weather is set to take a turn for the better next week as spring approaches. Met Éireann said it will be a wet and windy start to tday with further outbreaks of rain and a continued risk of flooding. The national forecaster said: “Eastern parts […]

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WEATHER WARNING: Hold onto your hats – 100km/h winds to batter Kilkenny tonight

By Colin Bartley 17th February 2021 0

Just as spring appeared to be getting into its step, another weather warning has been issued for Kilkenny and the South East. Met Éireann has issued a Yellow Wind Warning for the region with winds of up to 100kph expected overnight. The national broadcaster said: “Southerly winds tonight will reach mean speeds of 50 to […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Kilkenny braced for more wet and windy days ahead

By Kilkenny Now 15th February 2021 0

After a wild, wet and very windy weekend, Kilkenny is set to endure more unsettled conditions over the coming days. Met Éireann said this morning will bring more scattered outbreaks of rain that will gradually clear northeastwards with a few showers and some bright spells following. However, it will a fairly mild day with highest […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Wet and windy weekend as Kilkenny emerges from snow and ice warnings

By Kilkenny Now 12th February 2021 0

Kilkenny faces a pretty miserable weekend as the county emerges from separate snow and ice and wind warnings this morning. The latest Status Yellow snow and ice warning which was issued for Kilkenny and neighbouring Carlow, Wexford, Tipperary and Laois, counties Kildare, Longford, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath and Clare and the entire province of Connacht at […]

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WEATHER ALERT: Snow and ice warning in place for Kilkenny for at least 24 hours

By Colin Bartley 10th February 2021 0

Kilkenny has been included in another snow and ice weather warning. Met Éireann issued a nationwide Status Yellow alert, which comes into effect from 8am and will remain in place for at least 24 hours. The national forecaster warned “Sleet and snow spreading northeastwards during Thursday giving snow accumulations of up to 5cm in some […]

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KILKENNY WEATHER: Big freeze on way as Met Éireann warns of ‘widespread sleet and snow’

By Kilkenny Now 8th February 2021 0

Kilkenny and the eastern part of the country is set to face a very cold few days, with Met Éireann warning of “widespread sleet and snow” towards the end of the week. The national forecaster said people can expected temperatures “in low single figures by day” and “sharp frost and ice at nights”. Today is […]