On November 27, 2024, almost all of Ireland is under a Status Yellow weather warning due to intense fog. This warning affects Northern Ireland and several counties including Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wicklow, and Connacht.
The warning is effective from 4 PM on Wednesday until 6 AM on Thursday. Met Eireann has cautioned that patches of fog and freezing fog will thicken throughout the evening and night.
In Northern Ireland, the weather service has indicated that areas of fog will expand overnight, creating challenging driving conditions.
The remainder of the week is predicted to be unsettled, with intermittent rain expected.
Tomorrow, November 28, morning conditions will feature some hazy sunshine in the north and east, while the south and west will experience a cloudy, damp start with rain outbreaks. Rainfall is anticipated to spread across most of the country in the afternoon, though totals in the east and northeast will remain low. Maximum temperatures will range from 8 to 13 degrees Celsius, accompanied by fresh and gusty southeast winds.
Thursday night is expected to be breezy, with rain and drizzle across the western half of the country, with some heavy falls. The east will remain largely dry, aside from occasional rain. Minimum temperatures will be between 9 and 12 degrees Celsius.
Friday will likely be cloudy and damp, with rain moving northward. Scattered showers will follow from the Atlantic in the evening. Highest temperatures will be 11 to 14 degrees Celsius. Friday night will remain mostly cloudy with occasional rain and drizzle.
On Saturday, expect breezy conditions with scattered rain and drizzle. Persistent rain will develop in Atlantic coastal counties during the afternoon, with temperatures reaching 12 to 14 degrees Celsius. Further rain is likely Saturday night, with potential for localized flooding.
Sunday will start with rain across the eastern half of the country, transitioning to sunny spells and showers in the west by afternoon. Maximum temperatures will be 10 to 12 degrees Celsius.