A yellow alert for rain and wind has been declared for Dublin and Wicklow counties this Thursday. Met Éireann forecasts hefty rainfall occasionally, accompanied by strong breezes. The gusts are predicted to be most forceful along the seaboard and on elevated terrains. The meteorologist indicated that the adverse weather could cause isolated flooding and lead to traffic congestion and road disruptions. The caution is operational from midday to 8pm.
In other news, the Tánaiste criticised the exorbitant €1.4m price tag for a Government Buildings security hut. In Dublin, Press Up shut down three Wagamama eateries. Politicians were informed by the National children’s hospital board that the project is caught up in the controversial €2.2bn scandal. Foreign cash purchasers are grabbing inexpensive flats that novices can’t acquire due to flaws.
On a future note, anticipations for Friday include a cool, bright day with plenty of sunshine and sporadic showers, predominantly in Ulster, Connacht and western Munster. The east and southeast regions will witness fewer showers. Temperature estimates roam between 10 and 14 degrees accompanied by mild north to northwest breezes. It will be a chilly Friday night, mostly dry with an occasional glimpse of the clear sky. A slight frost on the grass is possible as the temperatures will dip between 2 and 6 degrees.
A similar forecast continues for Saturday, as it is expected to be cool and sunny with intermittent showers, mostly in the western and northern regions. The temperature is likely to rise from 11 to 13 degrees with mild to moderate westerly winds. The calm Saturday night will be dry with clear skies and the mercury is expected to drop to around 4 to 7 degrees.