Spring 2026 - General Discussion

.Donegal. · 22-03-2026 06:25PM

Big contrast to recent weather

Tuesday night: Blustery with clear spells and scattered showers, some of which may be of sleet and snow. Lowest temperatures of 0 to 4 degrees, with fresh to strong and gusty west to northwest winds.

Wednesday: A windy day with sunny spells and scattered showers. Some of the showers may be of sleet or snow early in the morning. Feeling cold with highest temperatures of just 6 to 9 degrees, with fresh to strong and gusty northwesterly winds.

Gonzo · 22-03-2026 07:33PM

Finally got my grass cut and it took double the usual time, the mower struggled at times but got there in the end. A much sunnier day today than I expected and it was nice and mild.

Bishop of hope · 22-03-2026 09:12PM

Cleared up to a nicer sunny afternoon here today in Longford. We had a mizzle here this morning and it was miserable enough. Went in to see Longford v Wicklow in div 4 and what a second half from Longford to win by 1 point and get promoted to div 3 for next year. It was a clear and sunny afternoon and really enjoyed being there today.

highdef · 22-03-2026 10:42PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124332982#Comment_124332982

Mowed the 2 acre paddock at the house in Longford yesterday. Took a few hours. It hadn't been mowed since 2024!

Bishop of hope · 23-03-2026 09:09AM

A cool feeling 4c this morning in north Longford. Dry with strong cloud cover. Was in Longford earlier, left home at 6:15, it was bright and barely need for lights. It feels much easier on early starts when the mornings are bright.

Oscar Bravo · 23-03-2026 03:05PM

Cloudy but dry here in Castlebar but looks drizzly to the NW. Cooler today.

Thelonious Monk · 23-03-2026 05:19PM

Yikes tomorrow looks horrific in Dublin. Today not terrible. The constant grey gets to me but Saturday and yesterday somewhat were great.

CrowdedHouse · 23-03-2026 06:06PM

Finally joined the first cut of the year club today, I was getting anxious and having a mulching mower it needs to be pretty dry.

Got up to 13.7C with a few brief sunny spells but an edge to the breeze

N Tipp

Oscar Bravo · 23-03-2026 09:55PM

Status Yellow - Wind warning for Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Galway, Mayo

Met Éireann Weather Warning

Becoming increasingly windy with very strong and very gusty westerly winds.

Potential impacts:

1. Some fallen trees and branches
2. Difficult tavel
3. Large coastal waves
4. Potentially damaging gusts

Valid: 17:00 Tuesday 24/03/2026 to 00:00 Wednesday 25/03/2026

Issued: 14:19 Monday 23/03/2026

Robwindstorm · 23-03-2026 10:40PM

Very rough day tomorrow guys. It's typical March weather, summer one day and winter the next. I love the 'lamb' days of March with daffodils and primroses but I hate the 'lion' days with squally winds ,rain and wet snow. Tomorrow the Lion roars.

Neddyusa · 24-03-2026 09:21AM

Yup..…the Lion is well and trully roaring here in Roscommon today 🤮

Bishop of hope · 24-03-2026 09:24AM

As predicted, very wet out there this morning in north Longford. Currently 9c. We had strong enough winds last night with rain before bed time and it would skin you., but the wind has died down this morning and it feel mild enough.

OldRio · 24-03-2026 10:08AM

8C. Showers. Windy. Normal service has resumed.

Leitrim

Neddyusa · 24-03-2026 12:18PM

Most of Galway and Roscommon must have comfortably breached the rainfall threshold for a yellow rainfall warning…but nothing from ME?? Only "wind" mentioned in their warnings, and it's actually been pretty calm here!

The flash flooding on roads and in fields is certainly the worst we've had any day all winter.

Bishop of hope · 24-03-2026 01:05PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124336760#Comment_124336760

Yeah, same here in north Longford. Really heavy for over 2 hours. Lots of puddles on roads and running water in 2 places I've been this morning so far. Easing off now.

Storm 10 · 24-03-2026 01:28PM

Flooding around Galway City standing water all over the place rain very heavy since the early hours. ME don't have a clue useless at forecasting last night my other half said the weather charts looked like it was done for children it is so unprofessional.

Kutebride · 24-03-2026 01:40PM

Just uafásach. 😔🌧️

12° Meath

CrowdedHouse · 24-03-2026 01:59PM

Coming up to 11mm here and 11.7C

N Tipp

Glad I got the meadow started yesterday or I'd be crying 😁

My hope for a couple of dry days so I can let the mower down a few notches are dashed!

DOCARCH · 24-03-2026 02:06PM

The heavy rain has arrived (in last half hour) in Greystones. 2.4mm so far.

sryanbruen · 24-03-2026 02:14PM

Rainfall totals as of 1300 on WOW, most of these since 4am. Inagh Mount Callan climate station in Clare has had 44.1mm since midnight and over 30mm since 6am which fits within the yellow criteria of 30-40mm falling in 12 hours. Carron similar rates with 38.3mm since midnight.

Athenry 33.6mm since midnight with ~22mm falling between 6am-1pm.

HerrKapitan · 24-03-2026 02:18PM

Dont worry, the wind is coming.

pauldry · 24-03-2026 04:41PM

Westport and Newport at 27mm and Castlebar 16mm and Sligo at 10mm so far but currently pouring down here.

Kutebride · 24-03-2026 05:46PM

Wild. Sideways heavy rain.

11° Meath

Thelonious Monk · 24-03-2026 05:54PM

This like named storm level of wind, crazy

alentejo · 24-03-2026 06:56PM

Good christ - that was some some headwind on my cycle home.

.Donegal. · 24-03-2026 08:10PM

Radar over Ulster usual shape.

Oscar Bravo · 24-03-2026 10:18PM

Sherkin Island gusting 54 knots (100 km/h) at 9pm.

beggars_bush · 24-03-2026 10:22PM

Sideways rain earlier with the wind behind it

With a huge flood flowing down from the garden onto the road in front of house.

Worst soaking in the last 6 months

Oscar Bravo · 24-03-2026 11:25PM

10pm Mace Head gusting 59 knots (109 km/h)

Oscar Bravo · 25-03-2026 12:17AM

11pm

Mace Head with a mean speed of 41 knots (76 km/h) and gusting 57 Knots (106 km/h)

Newport gusting 51 knots

Shannon 48 knots

Belmullet 46 knots

Knock down to 2 degrees.

Spring 2026 - General Discussion

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Status Yellow - Wind warning for Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Galway, Mayo