The latest projections suggested there might be fewer storms – but that the ones that do come would be worse.
The Vico Bathing Place in Dublin. Image: Leon Farrell The Vico Bathing Place in Dublin. Image: Leon Farrell STAFF AT MET Éireann were advised to say Ireland could expect more frequent hotter, drier summers as the impacts of climate change are felt here.
The details are contained in two advisories to staff over the past year on what to say about unusual or extreme weather events in Ireland. Because of our location Ireland gets quite variable weather year to year. A detailed analysis is required to scientifically determine what influence global warming has played on the recent weather. “However, we would expect to see more frequent hotter, drier summers as we move towards mid-century.”
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