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Unusually high night-time temperatures pushed Ireland’s summer to record high
Unusually high night-time temperatures saw June, July and August into the record books
‘Only 334 of 2,500 flood barriers have been delivered’: Cork homeowners demand urgency
Protesters demonstrate over delays to flooding measures promised after 2023’s devastating Storm Babet
Ireland weather: warnings for strong winds, heavy rain issued by Met Éireann
Yellow wind warning for Clare, Kerry, Galway and Mayo comes into effect from 9pm on Sunday
Ninety-nine words for rain in Irish: could it actually be true?
Manchán Magan has set out to collate as many weather words in Irish as he can. Bear in mind that it will rain hard if a leprechaun of the ditch comes into the kitchen
Met Éireann forecasts thunderstorms this weekend and temperatures as low as seven degrees
Met Éireann forecasts ‘drier and autumnal’ weather midweek, before return to blustery conditions
August among hottest on record, continuing summer trend
Last month’s average temperature of 16.83 degrees made it the fourth-warmest August on record
Warm and wet Tuesday ahead as summer winds down
Temperatures could reach as high as 19 degrees in Wexford
Predicting the next flood: ‘It’s a very hard thing to be scared in your own home’
How researchers are getting better at predicting and adapting to a flooded Ireland
Storm names: Bram, Marty and Wubbo among weather systems
Irish storm names for the coming year include literary nods, cultural odes and heartwarming personal anecdotes
Hurricane Katrina 20 years on: An Irish couple’s unforgettable honeymoon in New Orleans
‘I still have nightmares about being back in New Orleans and then a hurricane hits’
France regrets rise of ‘oven’ glass buildings
Once-admired building designs are increasingly seen as impractical as global warming drives up temperatures
Searing summer may be telling us the race to halt global warming is lost
As summer prepares to depart this island, it is tempting to hope for more next year - but other Europeans are planning for worse extremes
Spain’s wildfires ignite political spat as government searches for solutions
Conservative party leader accuses socialist PM of skimping on firefighting resources and prevention measures
Temperatures of up to 27 degrees on Saturday but Oasis fans may have showers to contend with
Saturday and Sunday evenings will be largely balmy with slight chance of rain
‘There was no time for anyone to react’: More than 300 killed in Pakistan flash floods
Cloud bursts, floods, lightning strikes and landslides cause most deadly monsoon spell this year
How wildfires in Spain consumed ‘heroes’ who rushed to help
Country mourns three volunteer firefighters who tried to stop blazes during unprecedented heatwave
Spain struggles to contain spate of record-breaking wildfires
Firefighters battle blazes in parts of Portugal, France, Croatia and Greece as temperatures climb to mid-40s
Unusually warm summer making work ‘really hard’ in hot restaurant kitchens, say chefs
Conditions ‘hotter than Brazil’ for staff as some workplaces lack air conditioning
Why is it so warm this week in Ireland?
Parts of Continent experience near-record temperatures while wild fires ravage southern Europe
In pictures: Europe’s wildfires spread close to southern capitals
Data shows number of blazes in Europe has jumped by nearly 50% in 2025
Temperatures set to hit 25 degrees again as sunny spell nears heatwave levels
More sun on the way this weekend despite storms and showers in some places
Wildfires fanned by heatwave and strong winds rage across Europe
About 7,700 people evacuated near Greek city of Patras, while Spain is on course for one of its longest heatwaves on record, with almost all of country deemed to be at extreme or very high risk of fire
In pictures: From Laytown to Milan, here’s how Europeans are trying to stay cool in the heatwave
People are trying to lower the temperature as continent sizzles amid record-breaking highs
Met Éireann issues thunderstorm warning for three counties amid warm weather
Tuesday set to be hottest day of the week
Heatwave in Europe: Wildfires force evacuation of 6,000 in Spain
Portugal, Italy, France, Turkey, Croatia and Albania also hit by extreme heat
Temperatures to reach 25 degrees next week but showers also expected
Weather will continue to be warm on Friday and into next weekend, says Met Éireann
French fires under control but heatwave set to intensify
Authorities in Portugal, Spain and Greece are also on high alert
France’s largest wildfire in decades leaves trail of devastation
Scientists warn climate change is making the region more vulnerable to wildfires
Sizzling July is 12th hottest month in Irish recorded history
While scorching, Met Eireann notes last month was also very wet with 96mm monthly rainfall average
Status Yellow wind warnings lifted across the State with power restored to thousands
Eight counties under alerts amid forecasts of dangerous driving conditions, flooding and structural damage
Storm Floris could bring ‘damaging gusts’ as weather warnings issued for eight counties
Met Éireann warns of potential storm impacts as Floris gathers pace
Thousands evacuated in Turkey as wildfires break out amid searing heat
Thermometers hit 50 degrees in Turkey’s southeast on Saturday for first time in recorded history
How can I protect my garden from drought?
Weather extremes are becoming increasingly common, creating challenging growing conditions for garden plants
Heavy downpours cause flash flooding in Dublin and Limerick
July rainfall records broken in parts of Dublin and Meath as warning expires
South Korea death toll rises to 14 after landslide and flooding
Twelve more people are missing since heavy rains began on Wednesday
Drought status declared in parts of 12 counties as heatwave conditions expected this week
Met Eireann predicts week of rising temperatures, topping out at a potential 28 degrees this Friday
Heat wave advice: How to look after your pet, garden and family in the hot weather
Among experts’ tips are to walk your dog in the morning, keep hydrated, but never water plants in middle of the day
Texas flooding disaster reveals America’s frightening weather and deep political divisions
Official death toll has reached 104, including 27 children attending a summer camp, and is expected to rise
Texas floods: Trump to visit this week as overall death toll rises to 91 amid risk of further flooding
Children’s camp confirms 27 dead after wall of water slammed into cabins along river
A rescuer’s tale at Camp Mystic, Texas: terrified girls, helicopters and a harrowing scene
Children’s camp is a place of devastation, but Scott Ruskan has worked tirelessly to save lives in the floods
Texas floods: Death toll reaches at least 78, with 41 missing as rescue efforts continue
Donald Trump declares the deadly flooding a major disaster amid fresh fears of further flooding
Forty degree heatwaves are the ‘new norm’. Now we see what’s coming for Ireland
Climate scientists say ‘extremely warm’ weather is becoming more normal, with the balance is being tipped from ‘unusual’ towards ‘way too hot’
Europe heatwave: Two die in wildfire in Spain’s Catalonia region
Italy limits outdoor work and France shuts schools as Europe grapples with severe heatwave
‘We’ve never seen anything like this’: French heatwave breaking records as residents struggle to cope
My parents, who retired to Charente in southwest France in 2014, have never experienced a summer so hot
As Europe sizzles, South America shivers under cold snap
Unexpected snowfall in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay
‘It feels like swimming in soup’: Irish in Europe describe life in heatwave
Even the sea is like ‘swimming in soup’ for some, as climate effects become more obvious
‘Bomb cyclone’ pummels eastern Australia with heavy rains and strong winds
Authorities warn parts of New South Wales to expect weather to worsen over next 24 hours
Europe’s heatwave in pictures - Most of continent swelters as Ireland enjoys cooler conditions
Ireland sees temperatures 20 degrees cooler than many other parts of Europe
What is a ‘heat dome’ and how is it powering heatwaves across Europe?
High-pressure system is trapping hot air below it across Europe, creating severe heat conditions
‘Dangerous’ European heatwave continues, with record highs in Spain and Portugal
Heat alerts shut schools in France as UN chief says ‘no country is immune’
From sunscreen to staying cool: how to keep yourself and your family safe in the heat
With extreme temperatures being recorded in popular holiday spots, it is vital to be prepared
Hot weather in Europe: How are you coping with extreme heat on holidays or living abroad? Tell us your story
Extreme heat warnings in Italy, Spain, Greece, France, Portugal and Turkey have been issued in recent days
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