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BERT ALERT: Another weather warning issued for Kilkenny; thousands of homes still without power

By Kilkenny Now 23rd November 2024 0

Another Status Yellow weather alert has been issued for Kilkenny as Storm Bert battered the country. The of thousands of homes and businesses are still without power after the storm wreaked havoc across Ireland. Donegal and the west of the country were particularly hard hit as the storm brought torrential rain and winds gusting close […]

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Weather alert issued for Kilkenny as Storm Bert approaches

By Kilkenny Now 22nd November 2024 0

The country has been warned to brace for the incoming Storm Bert as Met Éireann issued a series of weather warnings that will continue into the weekend. It comes after snow and ice left parts of the country resembling a winter wonderland yesterday as the Arctic conditions forced some schools to close, left commuters facing […]

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ALERT: Snow and ice weather warning issued for Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 20th November 2024 0

Kilkenny has been included in a Status Yellow snow and ice warning that is due to come into effect from 9pm tonight. Met Éireann has warned “significant snowfall” is expected in five counties – Clare, Cork, Limerick and neighbouring Tipperary and Waterford – that have issued with a Status Orange snow and ice alert that […]

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ALERT: Weather warnings for Kilkenny as Storm Ashley approaches

By Kilkenny Now 19th October 2024 0

Kilkenny is included in a nationwide Status Yellow weather alert as Storm Ashley – the first named storm of the season – makes landfall tomorrow. Met Éireann issued warnings for the entire the island of Ireland. A Status Orange wind warning has been issued for Galway, Mayo, Donegal and Clare from midday tomorrow to 9pm, […]

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‘Supercomputer’ will give more accurate Kilkenny weather forecasts

By Kilkenny Now 26th September 2024 0

A new supercomputer will allow Met Éireann to make more accurate weather forecasts and storm predictions for Kilkenny and the rest of the country, the forecaster said. Head of the Forecasting Division, Eoin Sherlock, said the new technology will provide Met Éireann with a higher resolution view of the weather forecast, leading to better forecasting […]

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Hair we go again! Kilkenny braced for more gales and unsettled weather

By Kilkenny Now 21st February 2022 0

It will be a very blustery week ahead with strong gales and unsettled conditions forecast for Kilkenny and the rest of the country. In its latest forecast, Met Éireann said this morning will be “very windy with strong to gale force” winds. but these will ease and move westwards thoughout the day. The national forecaster […]

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KILKENNY WEATHER ALERT: Snow warning as storms Dudley and Eunice approach

By Kilkenny Now 16th February 2022 0

Met Éireann has forecast storm conditions involving damaging winds, heavy rain and snowfalls as two storms head for Ireland. A Status Yellow wind warning for Kilkenny and the rest of the country will be in place from 12pm today until 12pm tomorrow as Storm Dudley makes landfall. The national forecaster said westerly winds will reach […]

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KILKENNY WEATHER: Dry and settled week to put a spring in our step

By Kilkenny Now 24th January 2022 0

Kilkenny will enjoy mostly dry and settled conditions this week as Spring looms on the horizon. In its latest forecast, Met Éireann said today will be dry with “occasional bright or sunny periods”. It warned outbreaks of rain will develop during the evening, but these will be confined to the northwest of the country, with […]

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KILKENNY WEATHER: White Christmas could be on the cards – forecast

By Kilkenny Now 20th December 2021 0

Those dreaming of a white Christmas may just see their wish come true. Forecasters yesterday indicated temperatures are set to drop to freezing conditions by the end fo the week. Weather Alerts Ireland announced the latest weather chart by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts shows some snow depth on Christmas Day, but they […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Calm after Storm Barra; milder conditions in store for Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 10th December 2021 0

Kilkenny can look forward to a much calmer few days after Storm Barra battered the country and left thousands of households without electricity. In its latest forecast, Met Éireann said it will be milder but damp over the weekend, with spells of wet and breezy conditions at times. However, Kilkenny and the south east will […]