In keeping with its forecast, Met Éireann points out that although the weekend may contain episodes of rain and showers, the overall weather across the nation will be predominantly sunny and bright. Throughout the morning, persistent and occasionally heavy rain will be noted in both Leinster and east Ulster, whilst the rest of the regions will experience sunny intervals and sporadic showers. The rainy conditions will recede later in the morning, making room for sunshine and intermittent showers stretching across the nation with temperatures reaching 17 to 21 degrees Celsius. Showers are expected to peter out by the evening.
A predominantly clear Saturday night is on the horizon, albeit speckled with a few instances of mist and fog. It is suggested that certain areas may get a touch chilly with temperatures dipping to 7 to10 degrees Celsius.
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Throughout the course of Sunday, morning mist will pave a path for a dry, warm day bathed in hazy sunshine. Rumours are that clouds may roll in from the west in the later stages of the day. Temperatures will vary between 18 to 23 degrees Celsius, with the peak heat noticed in the midlands and east, accompanied by a temperate southerly breeze. The overnight conditions will be mostly dry and with lowest temperatures ranging between 10 to 13 degrees Celsius.
The beginning of the working week, Monday, will be off to a dry start with sunny interludes. However, the west should prepare for light rain and drizzle to kick in by early afternoon, gradually moving eastward during the overnight period. Anticipated rainfall should be minimal and certain sections of the east and southeast will remain untouched. The mercury is expected to touch highs between 17 to 23 degrees Celsius, with the warmest conditions predicted for the midlands, east and northeast.
Following into Monday night, mild weather, sizable dry periods, accompanied by occasional mist and drizzle is anticipated. The minimum temperatures would range between 10 to 13 degrees Celsius.
Met Éireann anticipates Tuesday to offer a blend of sunny and cloudy spells, with warm and humid weather patterns. Temperatures should soar between 19 to 24 degrees Celsius.
While Wednesday too will continue the trend of warm and humid weather with anticipated temperatures lingering around the low to mid-twenties. However, bouts of dry weather with hazy sunshine could also be seen amidst potential chances of thundery showers.
Looking ahead to Thursday and Friday, we’re expecting largely dry conditions, although there could be outbursts of rain or occasional showers, notably on Friday. The atmosphere will be characteristically warm and muggy. The mercury is set to soar between 19 and 24 degrees at the highest.
There’s a level of ambiguity regarding the weather outlook for the forthcoming weekend. Presently, it appears that we’re in for a more turbulent period, with precipitation or showers moving from west to east and a notable decrease in temperature, ranging from the middle to upper teens.