Ireland is under siege again this Tuesday as relentless rainstorms tear across the country. After a deceptively calm early morning in some areas, the reality hits hard with brutal downpours, miserable winds, and a nationwide soaking. Forget about dry spells. If you’re venturing outside today, you’ll need waterproof everything. Here’s exactly what to expect.

Tuesday’s Quick Overview

Morning: Calm Before the Flood

Eastern parts of the country start out under a blanket of thick cloud, with some hazy glimpses of sunshine — a cruel tease. Across Connacht, Kerry, and parts of the Midlands, the rain had already begun in the early hours and is now intensifying.

Expect heavy and persistent rainfall to move rapidly eastwards by late morning, with localized downpours especially across western Munster and Connacht. Moderate to fresh southeasterly winds are piling into exposed coastal areas, whipping up dangerous driving conditions and reducing visibility to near-zero at times.

Midday Mayhem: Heaviest Rainfall Engulfs the East

By lunchtime, the east won’t be spared either. Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Wicklow, and Wexford will see the heavens open in dramatic fashion. Watch for heavy bursts capable of overwhelming drains and causing spot flooding in low-lying areas. Moderate to fresh winds shift direction, turning more westerly and blasting exposed parts of Connacht, Munster and later Leinster.

Temperatures remain stuck between 10°C and 14°C — but with the bone-chilling wind, it feels colder.

Flooding risks are highest around Limerick City, Galway outskirts, and low-lying areas of Cork and Waterford as the rain continues hammering relentlessly through the afternoon.

Late Afternoon and Evening: Miserable Showers Persist

Showers will gradually become more broken during the evening, but don’t expect a full clearance. Instead, mist and patchy fog will creep back inland, especially across midland counties.

Pavements stay slick, country roads remain treacherous, and surface water hazards are everywhere. Winds calm slightly but remain gusty around coasts.

Temperatures dip slightly to between 8°C and 11°C through the evening hours.

Tonight: A Brief Reprieve Before Round Two

Tuesday night brings some minor relief. Rain and showers lighten as they clear southwards. Clear spells will try to form from the north, although fog patches develop quickly under light to moderate northwesterly winds.

Lowest overnight temperatures fall to between 4°C and 9°C. Motorists should be on full alert with mist, slick roads, and random pockets of dense fog making night-time driving risky.

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