Based on Met Éireann’s reports, the nation is predicted to enjoy clear, blue skies, pleasant warmth, and gentle to average breezes during the coming weekend. The weather is expected to be delightful and sunny, with the onset of summer-like conditions commencing today, Friday, and carrying on to Saturday.
Meteorologist Gerry Murphy from Met Éireann indicated that both Friday and Saturday will be the peak days in terms of favourable weather. The anticipated temperature readings for today are between 17 to 22 degrees Celsius, while Saturday might witness a slight surge in warmth with temperature indices reaching from 18 to 22 degrees.
Nonetheless, Murphy also highlighted that a cool shift accompanied by cloudiness would be expected on Sunday, with the maximum temperature likely to hit only 19 degrees. During his speech on Met Éireann’s weather forecast, Murphy anticipated that the atmosphere would turn “a bit more unsettled” after Sunday.
The forthcoming days seem to be in for more unpredictable weather, with Monday forecasted to see more episodes of rainfall or showers, especially heavy in the country’s eastern half, with a possibility of thunderstorms. The highest temperatures would fluctuate between 13 and 17 degrees, paired with the emergence of mild to average northerly winds, and additional showers in the east during Monday night.
A bout of continuous or heavy downpour is expected to move westward from east, hitting early Tuesday morning. Flash flooding cannot be ruled out, it could be particularly noticeable in Leinster. A noticeable dip in temperature will make it much cooler compared to previous days, with the highest temperatures between 11 to 14 degrees, accompanied by moderate winds from the North-West. Additional episodes of rain or showers will follow on Tuesday night.
As per current forecasts, Wednesday and Thursday will maintain the cool feel, paired with more showers, some of which could be substantial. Temperatures will hover from approximately 11 to 15 degrees, with breezes varying from light to average.