February kicks off with cloudy skies, relentless drizzle, and gusty winds, marking the beginning of yet another unsettled spell of weather. While north Leinster and east Ulster will catch a brief break with drier conditions, the rest of the country will be under a grey and damp sky, with scattered rain showers lingering throughout the day.

Temperatures will climb to between 9°C and 12°C, but moderate to fresh southerly winds will make it feel colder, particularly along Atlantic coasts where winds will be strong at times.

Current Weather Overview on February 1, 2025

National Forecast

A damp and breezy start to the new month as patches of drizzle and cloudy skies dominate.

• Morning: Cloudy with scattered light rain, driest in the east and northeast.
• Afternoon: Continued cloud cover, with drizzle moving in from the west.
• Evening: A band of rain arrives from the Atlantic, spreading eastward overnight.

Tonight’s Forecast

A major change overnight as a band of heavy rain pushes in from the Atlantic.

• The heaviest rain will hit western counties first, before gradually extending eastward.
• By dawn on Sunday, the west will begin to clear, while rain lingers over the east and southeast.
• Temperatures will drop to between 2°C and 6°C.
• Fresh and gusty southerly winds will veer westerly and ease overnight.

Weather Warnings & Advisories

⚠️ Status Yellow – Strong Winds (West & Atlantic Coasts):

• Fresh to strong southerly winds, with near-gale force gusts along exposed coastal areas.
• Risk of rough seas and dangerous marine conditions.

⚠️ Status Yellow – Heavy Rain Alert (Nationwide – Overnight):

• A band of rain will move eastward overnight, bringing localized flooding risks.
• Poor visibility and hazardous driving conditions expected.

Severe Impacts Expected

• Disruptive Rainfall: Heaviest showers will hit western and southern counties first, with flooding risks in low-lying areas.
• Gale-Force Gusts: Strong winds along Atlantic coasts may cause hazardous conditions for coastal communities.
• Challenging Travel Conditions: Poor visibility, surface water on roads, and strong crosswinds will make driving dangerous.

Extended Outlook

The unsettled pattern continues, with rain, wind, and fluctuating temperatures dominating into early February. Sunday will see a brief clearance in the west, but another wet and blustery system is already on its way.

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