Storm Floris struck the United Kingdom on August 4, 2025, undergoing explosive cyclogenesis and producing widespread wind damage, power outages, and travel disruption. The system reached bomb cyclone status after its central pressure dropped 24 hPa in 24 hours, with peak gusts of 129 km/h (80 mph) recorded around Moray Firth and 106 km/h (66 mph) at Orlock Head — tying Northern Ireland’s August wind record set in 1989.
Storm Éowyn battered Ireland with record-breaking winds on Friday, January 24, 2025, and battered the UK with gusts of over 145 km/h (90 mph), causing more than 700 000 power outages across the regions.
Met Éireann, Ireland’s national meteorological service, has issued Red Level wind warnings for multiple counties as Storm Éowyn approaches the country on January 23, 2025. Éowyn is forecast to produce destructive gusts exceeding 130 km/h (81 mph), potentially causing widespread power outages, structural damage, dangerous travel conditions, and coastal flooding. Authorities have urged the public to shelter in place under Red warnings and avoid non-essential travel under Orange warnings. Schools nationwide will close, and disruptions to public transport and essential services are anticipated.
Storm Debi hit Ireland and Northern Ireland on Monday, November 13, 2023, leading to extensive power outages, road network disruptions, and flooding, exacerbating the challenges faced by residents and emergency services in these regions.
A severe blizzard hit Northern Ireland on Saturday, February 13, 2021, causing whiteout conditions in most areas. The harsh weather conditions came after the UK experienced its deepest "extreme freeze" in a decade, which brought record cold temperatures….
Farmers in Northern Ireland are facing the worst drought since 1976. It came after an unusually dry spell and the sunniest spring ever, with records dating back to 1929. Allan Chambers, a member of the UFU's Seeds and Cereals Committee, said the lack of rainfall…
Northern Ireland has set its new record for strongest September wind gust with 146 km/h (91 mph) measured on September 19, 2018. Storm Ali wreaked havoc across Ireland and UK on September 19 and produced a wind gust of 146 km/h (91 mph) in Killowen in County Down,…
Hurricane "Ophelia" will be the most severe weather event to hit Ireland since Hurricane "Debbie" hit in 1961, resulting in 15 deaths, Met Eireann, the Irish National Meteorological Service warns. Ophelia is expected to be near the southwest tip…
