‘Typical Irish summer' forecast as Met Eireann warn thundery rain, and hail to batter as 7 worst-hit counties pinpointed
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Ireland has been warned of possible spot flooding this week
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Friday has been pinpointed as the best day of the week
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Weather boffins have already pinpointed seven counties set to experience the worst of the miserable conditions as low pressure grips.
Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel said an area of low pressure to the south of the country will push up its associated rain bands across Munster and south Leinster today.
But the rain isn't likely to hit the rest of the country, with Nolan confirming the wet conditions will "fizzle out" and push off to the east.
He explained: "Any areas, certainly the midlands right the way northwards and eastwards, will see mostly dry and bright conditions [today].
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"Probably hazy sunshine here in one or two locations but, further to the south it will be some heavy pulses of rain.
"Especially so for areas like
Met Eireann said much of Ulster will remain dry with "warm spells of hazy sunshine" as highest temperatures across the country peak between 17C and 22C.
Tomorrow, Thursday, Ireland is expected to see more general showery and thundery rain spreading across the south.
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Met Eireann said temperatures will peak between 18C and 23C, with the driest and mildest conditions expected across the east with some sunny spells.
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Nolan said: "It's going to be showery. Some areas will expect light rain whilst other areas will see heavy pulses.
"Potentially thundery for a time as well so the odd rumble of thunder can't be ruled out."
Weather expert Nolan pinpointed Friday as "the best day of the week".
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Ireland is expected to see "mostly dry conditions" across the country, but there will still be one or two showers about.
Nolan said these will "certainly" be less frequent and less intense than some of the other days.
Met Eireann said temperatures on Friday will peak between 18C to 22C before conditions for the weekend remain "changeable and unsettled".
'BRING A RAIN JACKET'
Nolan said: "The weekend itself is a little bit difficult to pin down at the moment.
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"We have a complex area of low pressure, indeed a number of areas of low pressure circling around one larger area of low pressure.
"On Saturday we will see the potential for some outbreaks of rain in the south of the country, later pushing into parts of the east as well.
"Across parts of the west and north of the country has the best chance of drier conditions on Saturday."
Met Eireann warned Ireland will be hit by thundery showers merging into longer spells of rain in places on Sunday.
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The weather boffins warned spot flooding, local hail and lightning can all be expected but confirmed that some areas will experience warm spells of sunshine.
Nolan said: "Into Sunday, we will see some showery conditions and the potential for heavy showers.
"If you're heading to the big hurling match do bring a rain jacket as it will probably be showery at that stage.
"Into next week, it looks like we're going to keep that mixed weather for the next while with plenty of heavy showers in a westerly component.
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"Pretty mixed weather overall I would say. Typical Irish summer conditions is what we're likely to experience."
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Met Eireann has forecast plenty of rain this week
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Thundery rain, hail and lightening are all on the cards over the next few days
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Ulster is set to see the best conditions today
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