Tailored forecasts for towns and regions are launched

Local towns and regions, including those in Cork, will now be individually highlighted on RTÉ weather forecasts as a new graphics system and on screen presentation was launched this week.

RTÉ on Monday, unveiled the major upgrade to its weather making it easier for people to see tailored forecasts for where they live. It is the first major visual overhaul in more than eight years.

Viewers will see a 3D map of Ireland with enhanced topography that allows them to see mountains, valleys, and coastlines more clearly. Severe weather warnings will appear in bold, high-contrast formats for greater impact, and animations will now show forecasts over time—such as rainfall moving across the country or temperatures rising through the week—making it easier to understand how conditions are expected to change.

By integrating the latest forecasting models and emerging climate data, the new system allows for improved accuracy and visualisation of Ireland’s complex and rapidly changing weather conditions.

This enhances RTÉ Weather’s ability to communicate important information clearly and quickly to the public when it matters most.

David Timpson, Manager of RTÉ Weather, said: “Weather is more than temperature and rainfall — it's about planning, protection, public trust and safety. This new system allows us to produce clearer, more engaging content across multiple platforms, using the most reliable data from our partners at Met Éireann, while staying true to our editorial purpose.

“With graphics and capabilities that are now best-in-class internationally, we’re proud to bring Irish audiences a weather service that rivals leading broadcasters around the world.”

Gerry Murphy, Met Éireann’s Television Meteorologist Team Lead said: “Our collaboration with RTÉ is rooted in public service. Clear communication of weather information is an essential part of this service. With this new weather graphics system, our data and expert analyses can be visualised with greater clarity than ever before. Our goal is to fully exploit this system to ensure that viewers have a clear understanding of upcoming weather and can prepare with confidence for weather impacts.”

This launch also reaffirms the longstanding partnership between RTÉ and Met Éireann, Ireland’s National Meteorological Service.