Rainfall warning in place for Co Clare
A status yellow rainfall warning is in place for Co Clare until 4pm today (Tuesday).
Weather
Temperatures to soar over Bank Holiday weekend
THE weather over the last few days has been nothing short of horrific, but don’t put away the summer wardrobe just yet. Here at The Clare Echo we are nothing if not thorough, so we can confirm from two independent sources that there will DEFINITELY be socks and sandals weather this Bank Holiday Weekend*. Accuweather …
Drought to remain as heatwave forecast to end
Drought conditions are predicted to remain in Co Clare for the remainder of the month as the heatwave comes to an end. Temperatures have dropped this week in the county. At the end of June, Shannon Airport recorded the highest temperature in forty two years, when it hit 32C. Heat levels have reduced since and …
Clare motorists warned to be aware of ‘sun glare’ danger
IT SEEMS we may FINALLY be due a break from the horrendous weather we have been experiencing (surviving) for the last few weeks, but that brings its own issues. The Road Safety Authority is warning Clare motorists to be aware of the potential danger of ‘sun glare’ while driving over the next few days. The …
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Icy conditions cause multiple collisions on Clare roads
THE roads are pretty dodgy out there this morning, with reports of several cars veering off the road into ditches and a number of minor collisions. Gardai are warning of treacherous driving conditions between Ennis and Kilrush, particularly around Lissycasey and Ballyea. Snow and hail showers have led to black ice and slippery road conditions …
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Met Eireann issues yet another weather warning
WE KNOW you are sick of hearing about the weather, but newsflash, we live in Ireland and it’s important to stay safe in potentially hazardous conditions. Met Eireann have issued a status yellow weather advisory for the entire country from Friday evening to Saturday night. According to the Met Eireann boffins: “An Atlantic …