Sunny spells and temperatures of up to 23 degrees before unsettled weather arrives
Met Éireann forecasts wetter, more changeable conditions from Tuesday afternoon
The weather forecast predicts a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers over the coming days, with temperatures reaching up to 23 degrees. Initially, mist and fog will clear on Monday, allowing for a dry morning and sunny intervals. However, by the afternoon and evening, the southwest and west regions will become cloudier, with light showers developing. Wind conditions are expected to be light, ranging from east or southeast.
Tuesday is anticipated to be mostly cloudy, with limited sunny spells and the possibility of occasional showers throughout the day. As the afternoon progresses, showery outbreaks of rain will begin, starting in the south and gradually moving north and northwest later in the evening or early night. Temperatures are projected to remain between 18 and 23 degrees during Tuesday.
On Tuesday night, the weather will be mild and wet, with temperatures ranging from 13 to 16 degrees. Wednesday is expected to feature a combination of cloud and sunny intervals, along with showers or extended periods of rain. There may be instances of heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and the possibility of surface flooding. Wind speeds are expected to be light to moderate, coming from an east or southeast direction.
Wednesday night will likely bring showers or longer spells of rain, along with a continued chance of thunderstorms before conditions become largely dry for a brief period. Another round of rain is anticipated to move into southern areas in the morning.
Thursday is forecast to be dry but cloudy for the majority of the country, with rain affecting the south and southeast before extending northwestwards. Temperatures are expected to range from 17 to 21 degrees, generally warmest in the southeast, with a moderate northwesterly wind developing.
Friday is expected to see a mix of cloud, sunny spells, and scattered showers. Temperatures will generally range from 17 to 21 degrees, with the warmest periods occurring in the southeast. A moderate northwesterly wind may develop during the day.
The forecast indicates a high level of uncertainty regarding the weather conditions for the following weekend. It is likely that further rain or showers will occur at times, interspersed with drier intervals. The overall temperature is expected to be in the mid to high teens.
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