Weather maps put 100kph gusts on course with Ireland as country braces for menacing system
Wind speeds exceeding 100kph could hit particular parts of the country according to new weather maps
Ireland is gearing up for high winds and heavy rain next week, as ominous low pressure sets its sights on the country. Over the course of the coming days, we're expecting mild weather sprinkled with bright intervals and occasional drizzle.
But forecasts suggest a shift towards more tempestuous weather by late next week. Next Thursday could see fierce gusts exceeding 100kph in particular areas, along with widespread downpours.
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.
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He sounded the alarm about the incoming storm: "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."
Taking to social media, Alan showcased forecast charts predicting peak gusts whipping over 100kph across the east and southeast coasts around midday next Thursday. He also highlighted data anticipating intense rainfall, with rates that could hit 10mm per hour in certain regions as early as 6am on the same day.
Meanwhile, in a nod to festive dreamers, Met Éireann teased the prospect of a snowy Christmas for some, saying winter showers are "cannot be ruled out" during the holiday stretch in their latest projections.
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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