Ireland experiences persistent rain and wind with the potential for localized flooding. A cold front brings Arctic air, leading to cold, frosty nights and a possibility of wintry showers, particularly in Ulster. While experts predicted Northern Lights visibility due to a solar storm, cloud cover hinders the phenomenon. Dublin Port's Great South Wall closes due to high winds and waves.
Wet and windy conditions persist and likely ‘too much cloud’ for Northern Lights to be visiblehave said there could be a white start to the new year in parts of Ireland as rain and wind batters the country.
“From Wednesday night onwards, there will be cold, frosty nights with ice. There could be a few wintry showers but they’ll mainly be in Ulster and we’re not expecting anything too significant.” Dublin Port's Great South Wall has been closed due to Tuesday's high wind and waves. Photograph: Sam Boal/Collins Photos
Kite surfers make the most of the weather in Dublin Bay on Tuesday afternoon. Photograph: Sam Boal/Collins Photos
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