Met Eireann's new localised weather warning system aimed to be in place later this year

"Met Éireann is progressing in the area of more localised weather warnings, via the use of polygons to represent areas under warnings. This will mean a move away from county-based warnings to a sub-county-based warning approach, which will identify where the expected impacts will be in the county."

"This enhanced localisation will provide clearer direction to those at risk and support more targeted emergency preparedness. The aim is to have this system in place later in 2026."

"The new system will bring clarity. It will end the unnecessary disruption that blanket county warnings can cause."

Met Éireann is transitioning from county-wide weather warnings to a more granular, sub-county-based system using polygons to identify specific areas at risk. This change aims to provide communities with precise guidance during adverse weather events and reduce unnecessary disruption from blanket county warnings. The new system will identify exactly where expected impacts will occur within counties rather than warning entire counties uniformly. Implementation involves coordination with local authorities and the National Directorate of Fire and Emergency Management to integrate the system into emergency management plans at national and local levels. The enhanced localization is expected to support more targeted emergency preparedness and is part of Met Éireann's broader effort to improve weather services in Ireland.

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