Expect more extreme weather as climate change impact now ‘stark’, says Met Éireann
Photograph: Alan BetsonClimate change was directly responsible for some of the weather extremes last year, Met Éireann has said. The average temperature was 11.14 degrees. Climatologist Paul Moore said climate change was resulting in more extreme weather events such as Storm Éowyn. There was a marine heatwave in April and May, with Atlantic temperatures of 2-4 degrees warmer than average in offshore areas. It’s clear and obvious.”All of Met Éireann’s 25 official weather stations had above average temperatures for the year.
Source: The Irish Times January 06, 2026 18:16 UTC
