Voters brave chilly and wet weather on election day morning
This Friday morning, voters across the country faced chilly and damp conditions as they made their way to polling stations for the presidential election. According to Met Éireann, showers were expected throughout many regions, though sunny intervals were anticipated to break through later in the morning.
Weather Forecast for Election Day
As the day progressed, the weather was predicted to become cloudier, particularly in northwestern counties, with temperatures ranging from 9 to 12 degrees Celsius. By Friday night, conditions were expected to remain cold and overcast, with additional showers likely. However, the rain in southern and eastern areas was expected to clear overnight, resulting in a drier atmosphere. Minimum temperatures overnight were forecast to fall between 5 and 8 degrees Celsius.
Weather Conditions for the Weekend
Saturday is set to begin with ample sunshine and dry weather before clouds and showers are expected to approach northern regions by early afternoon. Rain will gradually move southward across the country, although many areas are likely to remain dry. Temperatures will peak between 8 and 11 degrees Celsius on Saturday.
- Saturday night will bring cloudy and cold conditions with scattered showers.
- Clear spells are expected as the night progresses, but a northern breeze will keep it chilly.
- Minimum temperatures will drop to between 1 and 4 degrees Celsius.
On Sunday, a mix of clouds and sunny intervals is expected in the morning. However, light rain is anticipated in northwestern counties, with widespread rainfall likely by Sunday afternoon. Temperatures will range from 9 to 11 degrees Celsius, with rain becoming patchy on Sunday night.
Outlook for Monday
Monday morning should feature a combination of sunny spells and isolated showers. As the day continues, cloud cover will increase, bringing rain from the west. This rain is forecasted to clear from southern and eastern parts of the country by the evening, with maximum temperatures between 10 and 13 degrees Celsius.
