Extreme Weather

Last month
November 2025
Extreme rainfall like that earlier this month is twice as likely because of climate change
Saturated ground and swollen rivers - why Met Éireann is so concerned about Storm Claudia's rain
At least two dead and a million displaced after typhoon in Philippines
This year
2025
Nearly 50 dead after Hurricane Melissa thrashes Caribbean
Over half a million people are dying every year due to rising heat globally
Hurricane Melissa loses strength en route to Cuba after wreaking 'disaster' in Jamaica
Why is Hurricane Melissa so strong and how will it impact Ireland?
The hurricane is the most powerful storm of the year so far.
Experts say that warming sea temperatures have increased the intensity of the storm.
The remnants of the storm will likely bring "plenty of rain and unsettled weather" to Ireland - but it's too far away to say with certainty yet.
Climate watchdog slams government preparedness for winter storm season
Met Éireann is going to start using AI to make its weather forecasts more accurate
In pictures: Scale of damage from floods in Texas as more than 160 people still unaccounted for
The death toll from the devastating flash floods stands at 109 people, with search and rescue efforts continuing.
German rivers run low and roads buckle as European heatwave spreads eastward
Heatwave hits Europe as temperatures set to reach over 42 degrees this weekend
Storm warning: Extreme wind is now 'priority' climate risk for Ireland
At least 39 dead after tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms cause havoc across US
Brisbane battens down the hatches as tropical cyclone begins to lash parts of eastern Australia
Cabinet to discuss setting up new 'Extreme Weather Event Assistance Scheme'
'A life and death situation': How homeless services are helping people survive the cold
Several injured and thousands urged to flee homes as winds sweep wildfire through Los Angeles hillside
30,000 residents are currently under evacuation orders as California wildfires have exploded from 10 acres to more than 3,000 acres.
Last year
2024
'Dangerous new heights' of climate change displaced millions of people around the world in 2024
More than 30 people killed as floods wreak havoc in Malaysia and southern Thailand
Thousands of people urged to flee out-of-control wildfire in California
Death toll from Hurricane Helene in US rises to at least 93
Japan issues severe flood warning for earthquake-hit region
Hospitalisations and deaths linked to hot weather are set to increase due to climate change
Two people die and thousands evacuated due to heavy floods in southern Germany
Cork families and businesses mired by 'red tape', as Council shows 'no urgency' on flood relief
All time
The Explainer: What can be done to stop damaging flooding in Ireland?
Aerial photographs show scale of flooding in Midleton caused by Storm Babet
Storm Babet: Cork roads remain impassable after 'worst flooding in 40 years'
'We pay our taxes, where does it go?': Anger in Midleton as businesses count cost of flooding
Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Haikui makes landfall in Taiwan
Evacuation orders issued as Florida braces for 'extremely dangerous' Hurricane Idalia
Maui emergency services chief resigns after criticism for not activating sirens
Hawaii wildfires: Death toll reaches 106 as Biden to visit on Monday
Biden pledges to visit Hawaii soon as 99 confirmed dead in Maui wildfires
Met Éireann told forecasters that Ireland needs to prepare for more extreme weather
Hawaii wildfires: Death toll climbs to 93 with recovery efforts still in early stages
Hawaii starts investigation into wildfire handling as death toll hits 80
Irish scouts at world jamboree to leave ahead of tropical storm in South Korea
Spain, Portugal battle wildfires as temperatures soar