Met Eireann August Bank Holiday storm alert as expert says it's 'one to watch'
The unnamed storm is set to announce its arrival on Irish shores on Sunday evening and last for most of the Bank Holiday on Monday August 4. However, depending on which weather model you subscribe to, the impact it will have on Ireland differs.
At this stage, it's pretty much a given that Ireland will see wet and windy weather on Monday but as to how severe that weather will be remains unclear.
In its latest updated weather forecast, Met Eireann mentioned the lack of clarity around the impact of the storm but did concede that Monday could turn "unseasonably windy".
Also urging caution is Irish weather expert, Alan O'Reilly, from Carlow Weather, said stormy weather was likely and warned anyone attending music festivals this weekend to follow the weather forecast "carefully".
"A wet and windy Monday looking more and more likely but still uncertainty on the models with details varying and the UKMO model still the worst for winds. Given the timing it is one to watch carefully with festivals and tents and temporary structures etc," he said.
Overview: A good amount of dry weather on Saturday and Sunday but unsettled on Bank Holiday Monday.
Friday night: Dry with clear spells at first but cloud will build in the west later. Lowest temperatures of 9 to 13 degrees with a light and variable wind.
Saturday: Saturday morning will start dry and there'll be sunny spells in the east. Cloud will spread from the west through the morning and afternoon, bringing some patches of light rain or drizzle. Showery rain will develop in the west by evening. Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees with a moderate southwesterly breeze.
Saturday night: Cloudy with showery rain moving eastwards across the country. Clear spells and scattered showers will follow in the north and west by morning. Lowest temperatures of 12 to 16 degrees with a moderate southwest to west breeze.
Sunday: Cloud and rain will clear from the southeast on Sunday morning and for the rest of the day there'll be a good amount of dry and bright weather, with just a few showers in the northwest. Highest temperatures of 16 to 21 degrees with a moderate to fresh westerly wind, easing later.
Bank Holiday Monday: Unsettled with wet and breezy weather, possibly turning unseasonably windy.
For more of the latest breaking news from the Irish Mirror check out our homepage by clicking here.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Irish Sun
12 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Met Eireann in 21C weekend forecast as ‘much warmer weather' to blast Ireland before ‘heavy' rain and thunderstorm alert
Several areas will escape the rain WEATHER WISH Met Eireann in 21C weekend forecast as 'much warmer weather' to blast Ireland before 'heavy' rain and thunderstorm alert IRELAND is set for a mostly dry and 21C weekend over the coming days according to Met Eireann. The weather bosses have promised highs of 21C across today, Saturday and Sunday. Advertisement 2 Temperatures across the weekend are set to soar Credit: Meteologix 2 The 21C blast comes before thunder next week Credit: Meteologix And that warmer weather will be accompanied by some dry spells across the country with "sunny spells" breaking through. Cathal Nolan of Ireland's Weather Channel revealed "much warmer weather on the way" with those sunny spells "likely". He explained: "The good news is it looks like we will see our temperatures certainly being on the rise over the course of the weekend. "High pressure looks to build close enough by that is going to keep the Atlantic rain bearing fronts at bay for the majority of the country." Advertisement But the meteorologist added: "There could still be some outbreaks of rain pushing up along parts of the northwest and the north coast, but elsewhere across the midlands and the southeast, generally speaking it's a dry picture." For today Met Eireann have promised those 21C temperatures alongside a somewhat wet start. However, patches of rain, drizzle and scattered showers will become isolated in to this evening. Cloud is expected in the north and west early on today too. Advertisement Some "sunny spells" will develop throughout the day but cloud will build again from the northwest later this evening. Tonight "rain and breezy conditions" will develop in Ulster and Connacht as cloud develops over the rest of the country. 'Lots of sunny spells' after Floris leaves 100k without power & cancels flights as Met Eireann reveal full week forecast Tomorrow will be a wet start with "outbreaks of rain" moving southeastwards. By afternoon though they will clear from costal areas leaving "sunny spells". Advertisement Just a few scattered showers will follow for the rest of Saturday amid those 21C temperatures. And Sunday then will start sunny especially in the north and east. Cloud will push up through the southwest during the day bringing with it some rain. Leinster will stay mostly dry but will turn very "overcast" by evening. Advertisement Temperatures will sit at lows of 18C with highs of at least 21C. NEXT WEEK'S TURN A slight change in weather is expected in to next week. Met Eireann warned: "The early days of next week look warm and humid with temperatures generally in the low to mid-twenties in light southerly winds. "While there will be good spells of sunshine, some heavy or thundery downpours may occur in parts too. Advertisement "Current indication suggest a fresher Atlantic regime will return again by midweek."
Agriland
a day ago
- Agriland
Heydon opens consultation on climate change adaptation plan
A public consultation has been opened on a new climate change adaptation plan for the agriculture and forestry sectors. The consultation was announced today (Thursday, August 7) by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon. Climate change adaptation refers to the process of adjusting to current or anticipated effects of climate change, and the new 'Sectoral Adaptation Plan for the Agriculture, Forestry and Seafood Sectors' outlines these plans for the agri-sector. According to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, climate change adaptation is not a one-off emergency response, but a "strategic and proactive" effort to build the resilience of our economy, communities, and ecosystems. Effective adaptation aims to reduce the long-term costs of climate-related disruptions while "seizing any new opportunities that a changing climate may present", the department said. This process includes preparing for a range of events such as floods, fodder shortages, and severe storms affecting harbours, forests, and other vulnerable sectors. The draft plan highlights a number of case studies identifying how the sectors have been "impacted by changing weather patterns" and what steps can be taken towards "building resilience". Feedback on the plan, and suggestions on how the department and various sectors in agriculture can best prepare for future climate-related challenges, can be submitted before the consultation closes on September 4. Commenting on the consultation, Minister Heydon said: "We have made considerable progress in mainstreaming adaptation into policy development." The minister said that the adaptation already forms part of several department policies for agriculture and forestry. He added: "In addition to reducing our emissions, we need to ensure that our food production system is resilient and ready to adapt to future climate risks. "Farmers, landowners, and fishermen are very much to the forefront of dealing with the impacts of a changing climate in their everyday activities. "However, climate change is not just an issue for the primary producer; it is something that everyone in the production chain needs to consider," Minister Heydon said. "The Irish agriculture, forestry and seafood sectors will not only be impacted by changes in climate here at home, but also by climate change globally," he added.
The Journal
a day ago
- The Journal
'I left everything behind me': Photos show devastation of wildfire that scorched southern France
FRENCH FIREFIGHTERS ARE working overtime to halt a major wildfire that has left one person dead and destroyed several thousand hectares of land. Thirteen people have been injured, two of them seriously, and dozens of homes have been destroyed since the blaze began in France's southern Aude department on Tuesday. Weather conditions have become more favourable, but firefighters warn that stronger winds are forecast for later today, and local temperatures are set to reach 32 degrees Celsius. French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou called it a 'catastrophe on an unprecedented scale'. Some 3,000 homes are still threatened by the fire, firefighters say, while around 1,000 people who had been evacuated in the area were not yet cleared to return home. 'I left everything behind me,' said David Cerdan, a 51-year-old who fled Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse. Here's a look at how the fire has ravaged the region. Smoke rising near Marseille Alamy Alamy La Castellane district of Marseille Alamy Alamy Advertisement The fast-moving fire burning through the countryside Alamy Alamy A water bomber dropping water on the fire Alamy Alamy A forest ravaged by the fire Alamy Alamy A view of the fire from a Securité Civile plane Alamy Alamy A house near Durban-Corbieres completely burnt by the fire Alamy Alamy Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo Cars charred by the fire Alamy Alamy Journalists fiming the fire from afar yesterday Alamy Alamy With reporting by AFP Unsure of what exactly is happening with the earth's climate? Check out our FactCheck Knowledge Bank for essential reads and guides to finding good information online. Visit Knowledge Bank Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
