Speaking on RTÉ Radio One this morning, Met Éireann meteorologist Michelle Dillon said forecasters are due to issue Status Yellow wind warnings for the whole country for Easter weekend. Rain will become confined to the south and southwest overnight with clear spells and scattered showers following elsewhere. It will be windy and wet day on Saturday with strong and gusty southerly and gales on coasts, bringing the potential for wave overtopping. The rain will quickly clear, followed by clear spells and scattered showers. It will be cloudy and damp for most with patchy light rain, drizzle and mist.

Source: Irish Independent April 02, 2026 09:06 UTC