RTÉ launches new look weather forecasts

RTÉ has unveiled a major upgrade to its Weather forecasting with the launch of a brand-new graphics system and on-screen presentation.

This marks the first major visual overhaul in over eight years, reflecting a renewed commitment to public service, scientific credibility, and sustainable production.

From today viewers at home, will see a 3D map of Ireland with enhanced topography that allows them to see mountains, valleys, and coastlines more clearly.

Local towns and regions will now be individually highlighted, making it easier for people to see tailored forecasts for where they live.

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.

With 58 forecasts produced each week, the RTÉ Weather studio and team of meteorologists and presenters is one of the most active production environments in the organisation, delivering trusted, timely information to audiences across video, audio and online platforms.

The updated system brings fresh clarity, modern aesthetics, and improved weather storytelling tools to every forecast across all platforms.

The upgrade represents an investment in broadcast infrastructure, ensuring output is aligned with Irish audience expectations and international standards.

It is supported by RTÉ’s strategic commitment to environmental responsibility and editorial excellence.

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

Together, both organisations play a vital role in providing accurate, science-based forecasts that serve not only as daily planning tools but also as a cornerstone of public safety during extreme weather events.

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”.

Watch RTÉ Weather new look forecasts across RTÉ from today (Monday 14 July) beginning on RTÉ One from 11.30 am, on RTÉ Player and on www.rte.ie/weather