Met Éireann says we can expect the weather this week to be 'dull, wet and breezy'. Photograph: Alan BetsonMet Éireann has expanded its weather warnings for heavy rain and potential travel difficulties as Storm Chandra approaches. The national forecaster extended its status yellow rain warning for Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow, adding counties Carlow, Kilkenny and Louth, with its status yellow warning rain now applying from midnight to 11pm on Tuesday. In Northern Ireland, the Met Office has also expanded its weather warnings to include a status yellow wind and rain warning from midnight Tuesday to 11.59pm Tuesday. Met Éireann said an “unsettled week” ahead is set to bring further rain and showers over the coming days and into next weekend, as low pressure continues to dominate our weather, Met Éireann has said.

Source: The Irish Times January 26, 2026 12:51 UTC