Met Éireann weather forecast for Friday, February 8

The weather forecast from Met Éireann for tomorrow (Friday) is for a very windy day as Storm Erik crosses the country. There are Status Orange and Status Yellow Weather Warnings in place from midnight tonight.

The weather forecast from Met Éireann for tonight says that outbreaks of rain will spread countrywide this evening and tonight. The rain will be persistent and heavy in places. Lows of 4 to 7 degrees will occur this evening and early tonight, with temperatures rising 7 to 10 degrees by the end of the night. Increasingly windy overnight, with south to southwest winds increasing strong to gale force and gusty by morning with stormy conditions likely near Western coasts towards dawn.

Also read: 'Considerable feedback' prompts Longford Chamber to revisit decision to move St Patrick's Day parade to March 18

The weather forecast from Met Éireann for Friday says it will be a very windy day with strong to gale force and gusty southwesterly winds gradually veering westerly. Potentially damaging gusts on the west coast through the morning and for much of the day on north coasts. After a mild and wet start to the day, drier, brighter and more showery conditions will extend to most places by the afternoon. Afternoon highs of 7 to 10 degrees. 

Also read: Major boost to Longford Shopping Centre plans as Bord Pleanála objection is withdrawn

The weather forecast from Met Éireann says that blustery showers will continue on Friday night, and some of the showers will be heavy with a risk of hail and isolated thunderstorms. Lowest temperatures will stay around 4 and 7 degrees. Strong to near gale southwest to westerly winds, with gales or strong gales near the coasts, will slowly ease overnight.