Storm Dexter ‘blow himself out' impact update as Met Eireann pinpoint 21C heat before ‘uncertain' weekend forecast
Met Eireann have predicted that much of the same weather seen recently will continue into this weekend.
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Carlow Weather said today will be cloudy with some sunny spells
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Rain could make a major appearance next week
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And the changeable conditions will come just days after Storm Floris ripped over the country, leaving thousands of homes and businesses without power.
Luckily, meteorologists yesterday confirmed that there will be no lasting impact from the freak weather event.
Carlow Weather founder Alan O'Reilly said today will be mild with some cloud and some sun.
He said: "A mild morning with a lot of cloud but sunny spells will develop and just the very odd shower."
The weather boffin also confirmed that Tropical Storm Dexter, an Atlantic hurricane gathering in intensity as it moves across the United States, will die off in strength before hitting Ireland.
The weather event, coming in hot on the heels of Storm Floris, is travelling in a northeasterly direction towards Ireland but will weaken before it makes any impact on the country.
O'Reilly said: "For those asking about Tropical Storm Dexter, he is likely to blow himself out in the Atlantic before getting close to Ireland.
"Small chance that remnants of him could bring us some showers early next week."
Met Eireann confirmed the mixed bag weather report, forecasting sunshine and drizzle for the coming days.
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Today, Thursday, is set to be cloudy with some patchy rain in the morning.
But this will give way to sunnier spells in the afternoon.
They said: "Highs of 16 to 19 degrees in westerly breezes."
Tonight "a mix of cloud and clear spells" with rain in the west and northwest.
ANOTHER WET DAY
Other areas will stay mostly dry with temperatures between nine and 13C.
Friday will be cloudy with some sunny spells.
Met Eireann said: "Largely dry too but some patchy light rain will drift in across Connacht and Ulster for a time.
"Highest temperatures of 16C to 19C in southwesterly breezes."
Friday night is also set to be cloudy with some isolated showers in the west and northwest.
Saturday will be another wet day with rain and drizzle across Connacht and Ulster.
RAIN 'BREAKING UP'
According to weather chiefs: "The rain will gradually spread further south across the country but break up as it does so.
"Southwesterly breezes will ease for a time with highest temperatures of 18 to 21 degrees."
Saturday is set be cloudy with some showers although some clear spells will develop across the country.
And on Sunday, Met Eireann said: "Cloud will push up from the southwest during the morning with a patchy rain spreading in across Connacht and Munster.
"Staying dry elsewhere but it will become rather overcast by evening.
"Highest temperatures of 18 to 21 degrees in southwesterly breezes."
Looking forward to next week, the "unsettled" weather will likely continue but temperatures will remain average.
Met Eireann said: "The overall situation remains very uncertain at the moment with unsettled weather likely to continue into next week but temperatures will remain around average."
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Temperatures could top 21C in some spots this week
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