Ireland weather map turns red as experts make call on sweltering heatwave return
Irish sun worshippers are being advised to keep their sunscreen close by as early signs suggest blistering hot temperatures could be on their way back to the Emerald Isle.
The majority of May saw sweltering heat and sunshine sweep across Ireland but the last seven days have been, depending on where you are in the country, as a washout with significantly lower temperatures however, some experts believe this could all be about to change.
There is also good news for Irish holidaymakers heading to the south of Spain in the next few weeks. Temperatures in the popular Costa del Sol area are set to be over 30°C in some places and as the so-called Spanish plume continues to drift north it will see temperatures rise in Ireland too.
Met Eireann published its latest extended range forecast on Friday and while the beginning of June looks set to be a damp affair there are signs, according to the state forecaster, that warmer temperatures could be on the way back.
From June 9 until the end of the month, Met Eireann says there is large parts of the country will see dry conditions with potential for rainfall in parts of the North however, people will really notice a change in the middle of the month.
"In Week 3 (June 16 to 22) settled conditions are likely to persist bringing drier and warmer conditions across the country as high pressure dominates. With the slack airflow, some fog will likely develop during the nights," said Met Eireann.
Overview: Unsettled for the rest of the bank holiday weekend and early next week. There will be rain or showers each day with blustery conditions at times.Sunday night: Largely dry with clear spells as any showers become isolated early in the night. Lowest temperatures of 5°C to 9°C in light southwesterly winds.
Monday: Bank holiday Monday will start mostly dry with sunny spells and isolated showers. Becoming cloudier during the morning and afternoon as rain pushes into western areas, spreading eastwards later in the afternoon and evening. The rain will turn heavy in places. Turning windy with strong and gusty southwest winds developing. Highest temperatures of 13°C to 17°C.
Monday night: A wet start to the night with widespread rain gradually clearing into the Irish Sea. Scattered showers and clear spells will follow behind. Lowest temperatures of 7°C to 10°C with westerly winds decreasing moderate to fresh.
Tuesday: Breezy on Tuesday with a mix of sunny spells and showers. Highest temperatures of 12°C to 15°C in fresh westerly winds.
Wednesday: Another day of sunny spells and scattered showers. Highest temperatures of 11°C to 15°C in moderate to fresh westerly winds.
Further outlook: Remaining largely unsettled for the rest of the week with showers and spells of rain.
Week 1 (Monday June 2 to Sunday June 8)
Week 1 is indicated to be generally unsettled with low pressure dominating and with rain or showers most days, feeding in on a mostly westerly airflow. However, there could still be some dry and bright intervals. Temperatures will generally be cooler than normal. Wind and rainfall accumulations will need to be monitored for the potential of warnings.
Week 2 (Monday June 9 to Sunday June 15)
A much more settled picture is indicated for Week 2 as high pressure to the south builds, keeping low pressure systems further north. Temperatures will likely be around or slightly above normal. Much of the country will be drier than normal though there is the potential for above average amounts in the north, most likely from early in the week.
Week 3 (Monday June 16 to Sunday June 22)
In Week 3, settled conditions are likely to persist bringing drier and warmer conditions across the country as high pressure dominates. With the slack airflow, some fog will likely develop during the nights.
Week 4 (Monday June 23 to Sunday June 29)
Week 4 is signalled to remain mostly settled though the high pressure may weaken allowing for some rain or showers to move in, particularly in the northwest where rainfall amounts may be close to normal. Likely remaining drier than normal elsewhere and above average temperatures are signalled to continue.
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