Exact date for heat surge confirmed with urgent Met Eireann warning for one area
Ireland has endured a run of damp and unsettled weather in recent weeks, with heavy showers and cooler temperatures dashing early summer hopes. Recent thunderstorm warnings have only added to the gloom, leaving many hoping that the sun will make long-overdue comeback.
Long-range weather models had hinted that high pressure might finally push out the low pressure systems that have kept Ireland under cloud and rain. That would have opened the door to drier, sunnier and more stable conditions heading into mid-June.
But in typical Irish fashion, the forecast has taken a turn. The latest weather maps now show a brief surge in temperatures next week, with the mercury expected to climb to the low 20s, raising hopes of a mini heatwave.
Forecasters have pinpointed Wednesday as the warmest day of this anticipated heat surge - but those hoping for uninterrupted sunshine and warmth may be left disappointed.
In a disheartening update issued this morning, Met Eireann explained that while milder air will indeed sweep up from the south, it will also bring a heightened risk of heavy showers. It also warned that areas in the north will bear the brunt of these downpours.
The national forecaster's outlook for late next week reads: "Low pressure looks to dominate the weather with showers and rather cloudy conditions overall. Milder air will be moving up from the south so temperatures are likely to reach the low 20s but this could also increase the chance of heavy showers, particularly for more northern areas."
In the meantime, the unsettled weather is set to continue for the immediate future. For today, Met Eireann warns of "a cloudy and rather dull start with scattered showers drifting across the country in a westerly breeze." While these showers will gradually ease through the afternoon, it will remain cloudy with the highest temperatures ranging between 13C and 16C. Overnight, temperatures will dip as low as 3C in some areas.
For Monday, it continued: "Cloud will push over the country becoming quite overcast by early morning. Outbreaks of rain will develop from the west and north, becoming persistent for a time during the afternoon." The south will be mostly dry with occasional drizzle, while temperatures will hold steady at 13C to 16C.
Tuesday will remain unsettled, with Met Eireann describing: "Another cloudy and more unsettled day with rain and overcast conditions for the afternoon and evening with the most persistent spells along our western counties." Temperatures will go a little higher, reaching 16C to 19C.
Finally, Wednesday - the day marked as the beginning of the heat surge - will be "cloudy with showers developing through late morning and into the afternoon. They may be heavy at times in the north with a developing southerly breeze." The national forecaster said "it will feel milder too" with highest temperatures between 19C and 22C.
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