Category Archives: Severe Weather

Severe Weather Warning for Rain for Waterford

Severe Weather Warning for Rain for Waterford Alert message from Met Eireann:From this afternoon (Thursday) to Friday evening, persistent and heavy rain will lead to localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions. Event: Orange Rain Severity: Orange Valid from: … Continue reading

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Agencies call for caution at waterways during warm weather weekend

As a warm weather spell continues across Ireland, the Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland, and the RNLI are appealing to the public to be attentive to their personal safety when engaging in any water or coastal activities. The appeal … Continue reading

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Severe Weather Warning (Status Orange) for Waterford

A Status Orange Weather Warning has been issued for Waterford, with wind and heavy rain on Friday evening into Saturday morning.  The public is advised that Storm Betty will bring south to southwest gales with severe gusts of up to … Continue reading

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High Astronomical Spring Tides

The OPW has advised that there will be a period of surge on top of very high astronomical Spring Tides that are approaching Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT) in all coastal areas, commencing Tuesday March 21st until Wednesday March 22nd 2023.  It is expected that HAT levels … Continue reading

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Weather Warnings – please drive with care

With weather in Waterford turning cold and windy tonight Thursday, into Friday, with falls of rain and sleet expected, it will give rise to poor visibility and hazardous road conditions, especially on untreated roads. Please drive with extreme caution, particularly … Continue reading

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Road Safety Alert – Weather Warning for Snow

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to prepare for further cold weather conditions as Met Eireann have issued a nationwide Yellow warning for snow over the next two days. This will lead to hazardous road conditions … Continue reading

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Road Safety Alert for Ice, Hailstones, Freezing fog and Snow

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to prepare for hazardous conditions on roads and footpaths this week as Met Eireann has issued an advisory for cold weather that will bring sharp to severe frosts and icy … Continue reading

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Road Safety Alert for ICE, Hailstones, and Snow

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to prepare for hazardous conditions on roads and footpaths as Met Eireann has issued a warning for low temperatures and ice. This will include low single figures by day and … Continue reading

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Met Éireann issues weather advisory

With weather conditions expected to become much colder in the coming days, Met Éireann has issued a winter weather advisory for the whole country, with sharp to severe frosts and icy stretches on Roads. During periods of cold weather, Waterford … Continue reading

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