Things may improve slightly but Met Éireann says coming days will be punctuated by showers and even more persistent rain. A Met Éireann yellow thunderstorm warning was in place for counties Clare, Kerry, Limerick and Galway until 11am on Friday. Highest temperatures on Friday are expected to range between 9 and 13 degrees with southwest winds that will occasionally be strong. Met Éireann said it will be a windy and mild night with lowest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees. Persistent rain in Ireland driven by an unusual combination of eventsOpens in new window ]

Source: The Irish Times February 20, 2026 11:43 UTC