“We just hope it won't cause too much destruction!"

Atiyah will be the first storm to blow across Ireland, Britain, and the Netherlands this winter, with Brendan, Ciara, and Dennis set to among those that will follow.

The High Court has ordered people trespassing on a former car showroom building opposite the Met Office in Glasnevin, Dublin, to leave.

Strong winds are expected to hit Ireland over the weekend, with Met Eireann choosing to name the weather system Storm Hannah.

Blizzards are hitting parts of the UK, as freezing conditions and heavy snow cause deaths and wreak disruption.

Extreme weather left drivers stranded and more roads impassable overnight - with another day of sub-zero temperatures, icy blasts and "blizzard-like" conditions to come.

Heavy snow has caused more misery for travellers overnight - with the wintry weather disruption set to continue during the morning rush hour in the UK.

The future of links and seaside golf is under threat, writes Kevin Markham. But what is Irish golf doing to fight back?

Still to come are storms Karen, Larry, Octavia, and Paul.

Met Éireann forced a change in the names of several storms because suggestions from British forecasters were too Irish, not Irish enough, and, in one case, too similar to a country and western star.

It is often raining in the Horse’s Glen when the sun is shining in every other part of the country, at any time of the year, writes Donal Hickey. 

Heavy snow, rain, thunderstorms and wind have caused disruption across much of Britain as a band of "severe" weather rolled across the UK.

Plunging temperatures and widespread ice are expected to cause more problems for road and air travellers in the UK today.

In the same week that Met Éireann has predicted snowfall and icy roads in some parts of the country, new research has found that almost three in four Irish drivers do not feel confident when driving in poor weather conditions.

Parts of the UK have been blanketed in a layer of snow as forecasters warned of possible disruption and plunging temperatures.

A grave digger who slipped on ice fracturing his ankle at a funeral has been awarded over €50,000 by a High Court judge.

You might think that in a contest between being a bit embarrassed on the one hand and saving your life on the other, saving your life is always going to be the winner, writes Terry Prone.

Hurricane Jose has been upgraded to a category 3 hurricane, and it is heading for the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean.

Latest: Georgia has become the latest U.S state to be placed on hurricane alert.

Aileen, Iona and Larry could be blowing into the UK and Ireland over coming months.

We will find out later today what we will be calling our storms this coming year.

Skygazers were treated to a spectacular display of celestial fireworks overnight as the Earth flew through a cloud of cometary dust.

Thunderstorms are continuing to affect parts of Britain, with lightning and heavy downpours expected to hit both the morning and evening rush hours.

A host of Olympic and Paralympic gold medallists will watch on as favourite Roger Federer continues his quest to take the Wimbledon crown.

A teenage boy has drowned in a reservoir, police said.

Thousands of air passengers face possible disruption at London's Heathrow this morning due to thick fog.

Dense fog is threatening to cause travel disruption across southern England, with thousands of air passengers facing possible delays.

Last year was the hottest year on record globally, beating 2015's exceptionally high temperatures, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said.

Parts of Scotland are experiencing heavy snow showers and winds of more than 125km/h as Storm Conor makes its presence felt across the north of the UK.

Ferry sailings tomorrow from the UK have been cancelled and flights from three London airports were hit by delays after fog shrouded the UK capital this morning.

Wind and rain will continue to blight parts of Britain threatening further travel chaos after torrential downpours caused flash-flooding and disruption across most of the country.

Update 6pm: Eleven crew members have been evacuated after the Saga Sky cargo ship took on water off the English coast today.

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

The department stores and shopping streets are beautifully lit and decorated, but Christmas is not exactly in the air in Britain, where unexpectedly mild temperatures are causing some daffodils to bloom and some ice rinks to suspend operations.

Scouting Ireland is conducting a thorough review of protocols and procedures after two of its venture scouts were swept out to sea in Co Wexford on Sunday.

Global temperatures in 2015 are set to reach one degree centigrade above pre-industrial levels for the first time, scientists have warned.

Air passengers are facing further disruption today because of heavy fog.