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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Anita McSorley

Met Eireann verdict on Ireland ‘Polar Vortex’ fears as weather phenomenon could trigger big freeze

Ireland is on alert for a potential weather change that could threaten a ‘Beast from the East’ style subzero freeze.

In recent days, some weather experts have sounded alarm bells over the emergence of a weather pattern that could bring another cold blast to the country.

Although it is still very early days and subject to change, some meteorologists are reported to be keeping a close eye on the Polar Vortex - a pool of cold air spinning over the North Pole - which has the potential to spark a Sudden Stratospheric Warming event, also known as an SSW.

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