Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Met Eireann Predicts Heavy Rainfall in Dublin
Met Eireann has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Dublin, with heavy rainfall expected to hit the city. The weather forecast predicts that thunderstorms may develop tonight, bringing with them the potential for isolated thunderstorms and spot flooding in some areas.
This morning, Dublin will start off dry with patches of mist and fog. However, these conditions are expected to clear as sunny spells develop throughout the day. By the evening, showers will begin to develop, some of which may be heavy, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 16 to 18 degrees, with light to moderate northeasterly breezes.
As night falls, scattered heavy or thundery showers will persist throughout the night, with the possibility of spot flooding in certain parts of the capital. Lowest temperatures are forecasted to be around 12 to 13 degrees, with light to moderate northeast breezes. The unsettled weather pattern is expected to continue into Sunday morning, with mostly cloudy skies and a few showers in the forecast.
Weekend Weather Outlook: Dublin to Experience Showers and Rain
Sunday in Dublin will see longer spells of rain developing in the early afternoon and continuing throughout the day. Temperatures will range from 15 to 17 degrees, with moderate northeasterly breezes. The national outlook from Met Eireann indicates that rain will persist in south Leinster and Munster on Sunday night, clearing to the south overnight. The rest of the country can expect dry conditions with clear spells further north.
Moving into Monday, the weather is expected to be mainly dry with bright or sunny spells. A few showers may push down from the north on light northerly breezes, with temperatures ranging from 14 to 18 degrees. Monday night will start off dry, with cloud and showery rain moving into Ulster later in the night.
Midweek Forecast: Cool and Showery Conditions Ahead
Tuesday is forecasted to be a cool and bright day with sunny spells and scattered showers. Temperatures will range from 12 to 15 degrees, with light to moderate west to northwest breezes. Rain is expected to develop in the south on Tuesday night.
Wednesday will start off dull in the south with outbreaks of rain gradually clearing southwards. Much of the country will experience mainly dry conditions with bright or sunny spells and a few isolated showers. Temperatures will be cool, ranging from 10 to 13 degrees with moderate northerly breezes.
Thursday will bring cool and fresh conditions with sunshine and showers, some of which may be heavy with hail and isolated thunderstorms possible. Temperatures will reach highs of 10 to 12 degrees, with light to moderate northerly breezes. Friday is expected to continue the cool trend with sunny spells and further showers, with temperatures ranging from 9 to 12 degrees and moderate west to northwest winds.
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