Met Éireann Forecasts Unsettled and Mixed Weather for the Week Ahead
As autumn settles in, Met Éireann forecasts a week of unsettled and mixed weather for Ireland. Starting from the southwest, cloud cover will increase, leading to periods of rain spreading northward. Eastern and northern areas may remain dry initially, but rain will arrive later tonight.
Weather Forecast Overview
The rain is expected to be heavy at times, bringing the potential for localized flooding and thunderstorms, particularly in the southern regions. Temperatures will range from 9 to 13 degrees Celsius.
Wednesday Night Outlook
- Widespread rain anticipated across much of the country.
- Risk of spot flooding and thunder in the south and southeast.
- Rain will move southeast, concentrating in Leinster towards morning.
- Clearer conditions with scattered showers expected from the northwest.
Overnight temperatures will drop to between 3 and 8 degrees, with the northern areas experiencing the coolest conditions.
Thursday Weather Patterns
Thursday will begin wet, particularly in eastern and southeastern Ireland, as rain pushes into the Irish Sea. By afternoon, conditions will turn blustery with scattered showers arriving from the Atlantic, notably in the northwest and west. Some heavier showers, possibly including hail, are expected, interspersed with sunny spells. Maximum temperatures will be between 8 and 11 degrees.
Evening and Friday Forecast
Thursday night will see showers becoming more frequent and intense over the western half of the country, although clear spells will persist. On Friday morning, a mix of showers and sunshine is likely, especially in southern areas, before showers become lighter and more isolated later in the day. Expected highs on Friday range from 11 to 13 degrees.
By Friday night, conditions are predicted to be mostly dry, featuring long clear spells across the region.
Overall, this week will exhibit the typical unpredictability of autumn, as Ireland braces for mixed and unsettled weather ahead.
