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January 31, 2025 Weather Update in Ireland: Short-Lived Calm—Drizzle and Mist

A mostly dry and calm weather across Ireland, but don’t let the sunshine fool youclouds, drizzle, and a freshening southerly breeze are creeping in from the west. Any morning frost patches will clear, leaving sunny spells for most. However, Atlantic counties will turn cloudier by evening, with drizzle and mist creeping into coastal areas.

Weather

Temperatures will reach between 7°C and 10°C, with light west to southwest winds at first, but a stronger southerly breeze will develop along the Atlantic seaboard later in the day.

Current Weather Overview

RegionConditionTemperature (°C)Wind
DublinDry, sunny spells, mild9Light W/SW breeze
CorkBright early, turning cloudier10Light SW winds
GalwayCloudy afternoon, misty along coast8Freshening S winds
LimerickMostly dry, mild, late drizzle9Light SW winds
WaterfordDry with sunshine, cooling later10Light variable winds

National Forecast

A settled morning with frost clearing, sunshine, and dry conditions across most areas.

  • Morning: Frost patches clear, bright and dry for most.
  • Afternoon: Cloud builds in the west, but still mostly dry.
  • Evening: Drizzle and mist creeping into Atlantic coastal areas, freshening southerly winds.

Tonight’s Forecast

The weather begins to shift again tonight.

  • Breezier conditions expected overnight, especially in western and southern counties.
  • Patchy light rain and drizzle will develop in the southwest and west.
  • Mostly dry elsewhere, but cloud cover will increase.
  • Temperatures will drop early in the night (2°C – 5°C), but will rise again by morning.

Weather Warnings & Advisories

⚠️ Status Yellow – Coastal Wind Advisory (West & South):

  • Southerly winds freshening along Atlantic coasts by evening.

⚠️ Temperature Shift Alert:

  • Milder temperatures expected by Saturday morning, signaling a change in conditions.

Severe Impacts Expected

  • Cloudier, damper conditions creeping in from the Atlantic.
  • A shift to stronger winds along western and southern coasts.
  • Possible mist and fog developing in some areas overnight.

Extended Outlook

A new low-pressure system is approaching, bringing a return to unsettled weather over the weekend. Expect stronger winds, more frequent rain, and fluctuating temperatures in the coming days.

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