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Severe Weather Warning: Rain and Cold Hit Easter Weekend

3/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A wet and windy Easter Bank Holiday weekend is forecast across Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather warns that temperatures will plummet and heavy rain could affect home heating oil users.
Met Éireann has issued yellow rain warnings for several regions as unsettled conditions are forecast from Friday through Easter Sunday.
Scotland could see temperatures drop to 1°C.
Southern areas could reach highs of 14°C.

History

Historical Context

In March-April 2013, the UK faced its coldest March since 1883, with average temperatures significantly below normal and only 82.9 hours of sunlight reported. This severe weather coincided with heavy rain during the Easter Bank Holiday, prompting travel disruptions and raising concerns about heating oil supplies. Such unpredictable weather patterns underscore the ongoing impacts of climate change on the UK's climate.

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Story summary

A wet and windy Easter Bank Holiday weekend is forecast across Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather warns that temperatures will plummet and heavy rain could affect home heating oil users.
Met Éireann has issued yellow rain warnings for several regions as unsettled conditions are forecast from Friday through Easter Sunday.
Scotland could see temperatures drop to 1°C.
Southern areas could reach highs of 14°C.

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