Ireland weather: High winds and heavy rainfall to batter country again as menacing system approaches
An area of low pressure is on course to reach the country next week, bringing gusts of up to 100kph and torrential rainfall
Ireland looks set to be battered by high winds and heavy rainfall again next week, as a menacing area of low pressure appears to be heading for the country.
The coming days are likely to be mild with a few bright spells and patches of rain in places. However, that’s expected to change towards the end of next week, according to the latest weather models.
Gusts of over 100kph are predicted in some parts by next Thursday, accompanied by heavy rainfall across the country.
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Alan O’Reilly, the expert behind the popular Carlow Weather account on social media, said there was a risk of “some bad weather” next week that could put an end to the current mild conditions.
“Some nice boring weather the last few days and for another few days too, turning milder and a little showery from Sunday,” he said.
“The first real sign of a risk of some bad weather is a week away, with a risk of a low system this day next week but very uncertain yet.”
He shared charts on social media showing peak gusts of over 100kph on the east and southeast coast by 12pm next Thursday, as well as rainfall of up to 10mm per hour in parts of the country around 6am that morning.
Meanwhile, Met Éireann has hinted at the possibility of a white Christmas in some places this year, saying in its latest outlook that wintry showers “cannot be ruled out” over the festive period.
Here’s the latest forecast for the week ahead from the national forecaster:
Thursday
Largely dry and mostly cloudy today, with just limited bright spells. A few patches of light rain or drizzle will occur later, mainly in southern and eastern areas. Highest temperatures ranging from 3 degrees in the northwest to 6 or 7 degrees in the south and east, in light easterly or variable breezes.
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with some patches of light rain or drizzle, mainly in the east. Some clear spells could develop in the west giving a touch of frost and some mist or fog patches. Lowest temperatures of -1 to 5 degrees with light variable breezes or calm conditions.
Friday
Tomorrow will bring a good deal of cloud but some bright or sunny spells too. There will be some patchy rain and drizzle, mainly for eastern and southern counties in the morning, and then later in the day in the west and northwest. Highest temperatures of 4 to 8 degrees in light variable breezes.
Largely cloudy at first on Friday night with light rain or drizzle in the northwest, slowly sinking southeastwards while becoming patchier. Becoming clearer from the north and west towards morning with a few showers near Atlantic coasts. Some patches of frost or fog are possible. Lowest temperatures of 0 to 3 degrees with light to moderate west to northwesterly winds developing.
Saturday
Mostly dry with spells of sunshine and just well scattered showers, mainly near northern and western coasts. Through the afternoon and evening, cloud will build from the northwest. Some rain or drizzle will develop in northwestern parts during the evening. Highest temperatures of 5 to 9 degrees in light to moderate westerly breezes.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a few patches of light rain and drizzle, mainly for northern and western counties. Milder with highest temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees with moderate westerly winds developing, fresh at times in the west and north.
Monday
Looking mild and breezy with some rain and showers but still a good deal of dry weather. Temperatures generally reaching between 9 and 11 degrees in moderate to fresh west to southwest winds.
The rest of the week looks unsettled with rain or showers and will be windy at times. Temperatures will be close to normal or a little on the mild side, though turning colder later in the week.
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