According to meteorologists at Met Éireann, Sunday is predicted to be the finest day in terms of sunshine for beach goers this weekend. Although Saturday started off with a bright and sun-filled morning, the forecast indicates that the day will turn cloudier with some intermittent sunny periods and irregular rain or drizzle in the western regions.
Despite the alternating weather, Met Éireann’s meteorologist Mark Bowe ensures that the conditions will predominantly be warm and dry, albeit with some occasional cloudiness. This is a result of various weather phenomena, such as a high pressure system stationed off the coasts of Spain and Portugal that is causing a clockwise air current, drawing up warm, damp air from the far south.
Additionally, a number of low-pressure areas circling the mid-Atlantic, although not threatening enough to induce harsh weather, contribute to the directing of warm air upwards towards Ireland. With these factors at play, the weekend should mostly consist of dry weather, with high temperatures oscillating around the low 20s.
As Bowe elucidated in Met Éireann’s audio forecast broadcast at 6 am, the weather in the morning was bright, sunny and mostly devoid of rain, with the afternoon seeing the development of additional clouds and some sporadic drizzle in Atlantic counties with temperatures hovering between 17 and 21 degrees. “Sunday, however, will be the drier and better day, with a mix of cloudy intervals and sunny periods, and the temperature may reach 22 or 23 degrees”, he added.
The weather conditions for the upcoming week might begin to be more inconsistent. As per the detailed forecast of the national weather service, Saturday evening will largely be cloudy across the country. Some light occasional drizzle is expected in the west, but most regions will remain dry. Winds will be light and minimum temperatures are likely to be between 8 and 11 degrees.
Sunday is likely to see a scattering of clouds in the morning, with the day gradually becoming brighter. The afternoon will be predominantly dry with mild breezes and temperatures could go up to 23 degrees. A few patches of mist or fog might form in the south on Sunday night, while a mild southwesterly wind may pick up speed at times in western counties. The lowest temperatures during the night should range from 12 to 16 degrees.
The forecast for the upcoming week indicates an increase in cloud coverage starting Monday morning. Occasional patches of rain and drizzle are anticipated in the western regions, while the east remains dry with a possibility of fleeting sunrays. The overall climate is predicted to be comfortably warm, with the highest temperatures ranging between 21 and 24 degrees, paired with gentle winds.
Weather conditions on Tuesday are expected to take a turn towards instability, kicking off in the early hours with rainfall throughout the country, potentially intensifying in the west and south. Sparse sunshine is expected to emerge, predominantly in the eastern and northern regions. The day’s maximum temperature should peak between 18 and 23 degrees.
Wednesday’s predictions as per the latest weather models suggest a largely disruptive weather pattern with showers prevalent throughout the day under a cloud laden sky. The temperatures are predicted to dip slightly compared to the preceding days, reaching highs of 16 to 19 degrees amidst gusty winds.