Status Yellow Fog Warning for 11 Counties Just Before Wet and Blustery Weekend

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Status Yellow Fog Warning for 11 Counties Just Before Wet and Blustery Weekend

The weather forecast includes a Status Yellow Fog Warning affecting 11 counties tomorrow morning. The alert is set to begin at 5 AM and will expire by 10 AM. This warning significantly impacts the midlands and eastern regions of the country.

Counties Under Fog Warning

  • Cavan
  • Monaghan
  • Dublin
  • Kildare
  • Laois
  • Longford
  • Louth
  • Meath
  • Offaly
  • Westmeath
  • Wicklow

The national forecaster has highlighted the potential dangers associated with the warning. Key concerns include hazardous travel conditions and reduced visibility.

Weather Overview for the Weekend

As the weekend approaches, warmer weather is expected, albeit coupled with wet and blustery conditions. Saturday is predicted to start off dry, with any morning fog gradually giving way to sunny intervals and scattered showers.

The temperatures during the day will reach between 7 and 11 degrees. However, rain is anticipated to increase in the evening, leading to heavier downpours in certain areas.

Temperature Variations

On Saturday night, temperatures will dip to between 2 and 7 degrees. This will mark a transition to a wet and windy Sunday, with rain continuing throughout the day. Wind gusts are expected to be fresh to strong from the west.

Week Ahead Forecast

Looking ahead to next week, conditions are expected to improve. Monday will bring dry and bright weather with temperatures ranging from 6 to 10 degrees. Isolated light showers may occur.

On Tuesday, the region can expect another dry day with plenty of sunshine, and temperatures will be between 5 and 9 degrees. By midweek, milder and more unsettled conditions are forecasted, with the possibility of rain returning.