Met Éireann Forecasts a Week of Varied Weather Conditions Across Ireland

Met Éireann has released its weather forecast for the week, indicating varied conditions across Ireland. As the week progresses, expect a mixture of weather patterns, including bright spells, rain, and cooler temperatures.

Weather Overview

The week begins with bright and mostly dry conditions on Monday, November 24. However, midweek will bring duller weather as rain sweeps across the country, particularly affecting the western regions.

Monday’s Forecast

• Morning: Rain in the south-west will transition to a bright day.
• Temperatures: Will range from 7° to 11°C.
• Winds: Moderate to fresh north-westerly, easing in the evening.
• Night: Cold and mostly dry with temperatures dropping to -1° to 4°.

Tuesday’s Conditions

Many areas will enjoy sunny spells in the morning, but clouds will increase from the west in the afternoon. Rain and drizzle are expected in the western Atlantic counties by evening.

• Temperatures: Peaks of 6° to 10°C.
• Winds: Light to variable or westerly.
• Night: Cloudy with eastern rain, lows between 1° to 7°.

Midweek Forecast

Wednesday promises a dull start with rain in the morning, giving way to patchy drizzle later in the day. Expect mild conditions, with temperatures ranging from 11° to 13°C.

• Night: Cloudy with more rain from the Atlantic.
• Lows: Temperatures between 9° to 12° with moderate southerly breezes.

Later in the Week

Thursday will see rainfall moving east, followed by a mix of sunny spells and showers, with temperatures climbing to 12° to 14°C. Friday is forecasted to be wet, with heavy showers potentially including hail and thunder.

• Friday’s temperatures: 8° to 11°C.
• Winds: Moderate to fresh, particularly on the Atlantic coasts.

Weekend Outlook

The forecast for next weekend suggests a blend of sunshine and heavy showers on Saturday, while Sunday looks to be particularly wet.

Rainfall and Temperature Projections

Overall, rainfall totals may reach between 20 to 65mm across the week, with the heaviest amounts in the western and south-western regions. Mean air temperatures are expected to range from 7° to 11° throughout the week, aligning closely with average seasonal norms.

• Field conditions: Soils remain saturated or waterlogged.
• Spraying conditions: Expected to improve midweek, particularly on Tuesday.

Met Éireann emphasizes that despite some opportunities for favorable weather, changes are likely, so stay updated.