Met Eireann promise ‘warm and humid' week as temperatures soar to scorching 26C but warn there is a catch
SUMMER BLAST Met Eireann promise 'warm and humid' week as temperatures soar to scorching 26C but warn there is a catch
IRELAND is set for a "warm and humid" weather switch over the coming week, but Met Eireann have warned there is a catch.
Temperatures will soar to 25C for several days of next week, even 26C tomorrow.
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Temperatures will hit 26C tomorrow
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And temperatures will continue in the mid 20s this week
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However, Met Eireann warned that despite the warm conditions it would rain every day.
Thunder is also a possibility amid the sunny switch.
The weather bosses explained: "Warm and humid by day and night. Lots of dry weather though showers are expected each day, heavy at times with thunderstorms."
Today temperatures will hit 23C across the country but it will be cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle.
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And even more persistent and heavy rain will develop this evening in the north and west.
Rain will continue tonight over the northern half of the country, with just Ulster facing downpours by morning.
Mist and fog will develop overnight in 16C temperatures.
Then tomorrow the weather bosses have predicted mercury to soar to 26C.
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Met Eireann said: "Many places dry tomorrow with spells of warm sunshine developing.
"Residual rain in the north will gradually clear by early afternoon, and a few showers may develop later in the day, some of which could turn heavy or possibly thundery.
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"Humid with highest temperatures of 21C to 26C in light, occasionally moderate southerly breezes."
Tuesday will be another fine day with temperatures of 25C.
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'THUNDERY BURSTS'
Met Eireann promise "plenty of dry conditions with spells of sunshine".
However, despite the summer forecast thunderstorms and spot flooding are still a risk.
Further "thundery bursts" are expected during the day on Wednesday.
Met Eireann explained: "Some uncertainty in the details at present but indications are that it will be another mild and humid day with sunny spells though showers or showery outbreaks of rain will likely push up from the south with some thundery bursts.
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"Highest temperatures of 21C to 25C for most with light southerly breezes."
A further mix of rain, thunder, sunshine and dry spells are expected for Thursday.
And looking ahead Met Eireann said: "Current indications suggest that our weather will continue warm with temperatures generally in the low to mid-twenties.
"Plenty of dry weather too though further showers are likely at times."
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