Réamhaisnéis Náisiúnta

Issued at: 27 January 2026 17:30

TODAY - Tuesday 27th January

Remaining windy this evening as Storm Chandra tracks northwards over Ireland. Heavy, possibly thundery showers or longer spells of rain will spread from the south. Due to saturated ground conditions, there will be flooding in places with some disruption likely.

TONIGHT

Early tonight, rain will continue in Ulster before clearing northwards. Clear spells and showers following overnight, mainly over the western half of the country. High river levels and flooding will persist in some regions. Fresh to strong south to southwest winds will become southerly and ease. Lowest temperatures of 1 to 5 degrees.

TOMORROW - Wednesday 28th January

Wednesday will bring bright or sunny spells with some showers, these most frequent in the south and west. There'll be a fair amount of dry weather in the east and north. However, high river levels and flooding will persist in some regions. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees with moderate to fresh south-easterly winds.

National Outlook

Wednesday Night: Clear spells and scattered showers with lowest temperatures of 2 to 6 degrees and moderate to fresh south-east winds.

Thursday: A few showers at first. Rain spreading north-eastwards through the afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees with fresh south-east winds. Rain clearing on Thursday night with showers following. Lows of 1 to 5 degrees.


Friday: sunny spells and scattered showers. Highs of 7 to 10 degrees with light to moderate southerly winds. Cold on Friday night with clear spells and frost developing. Lowest temperatures of -2 to +3 degrees.


Saturday: Dry at first with sunny spells. Rain spreading eastwards later. Highest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees with moderate southerly winds.


Sunday: sunshine and showers on Sunday with rain in the west later. Highs of 6 to 10 degrees.


Continuing unsettled early next week.