Met Eireann reveal hottest areas as temperatures to reach 29C this week
Is the famous 'Leaving Cert weather' back after a delay? It looks that way as some parts of Ireland are set to be as hot as 29C this week.
Met Éireann said Thursday has been the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching a scorching 27C in Co Roscommon.
However, the hot weather is set to continue this week as the national weather forecaster predicts parts of the country will see temperatures of nearly 30C. Delayed Leaving Cert weather? It looks that way as some parts of Ireland are set to be as hot as 29C this week. Pic: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos
Thursday night is set to be 'mild and humid' according to Met Éireann. They said: 'While most areas will remain dry, localised heavy showers may occur with the chance of isolated thunderstorms.
'Temperatures will not fall below 13 to 16 degrees in light to moderate southeast breezes.'
Most people, however, will be hoping to have an early start to their weekend, Met Éireann predicting a hot and humid Friday as temperatures are set to reach a sizzling 29C 'over the northern half of the country'. Met Éireann said Thursday has been the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching a scorching 27C in Co Roscommon. Pic: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos
A spokesperson said: 'Friday will be very warm or hot. Largely dry with long spells of sunshine, however a few showers may break out, with isolated thunderstorms possible.
'Some patchy mist and fog may occur also, mainly in the southwest.'
They added: 'Humid with top temperatures of 21 to 28 or 29 degrees, highest values over the northern half of the country, in light to moderate southeast breezes.' However, the hot weather is set to continue this week as the national weather forecaster predicts parts of the country will see temperatures of nearly 30C. Pic: Collins
However, things are set to take a turn on Saturday, with the weather becoming 'more unsettled as an Atlantic regime takes hold'.
Met Éireann warn that while warm sunshine is still expected, there will also be scattered showers in parts of Ireland, some of which will be heavy and possibly even thundery.
Sunday is expected to see the biggest weather change, becoming fresher and breezier with temperatures between 15C and 20C.
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Is the famous 'Leaving Cert weather' back after a delay? It looks that way as some parts of Ireland are set to be as hot as 29C this week. Met Éireann said Thursday has been the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching a scorching 27C in Co Roscommon. However, the hot weather is set to continue this week as the national weather forecaster predicts parts of the country will see temperatures of nearly 30C. Delayed Leaving Cert weather? It looks that way as some parts of Ireland are set to be as hot as 29C this week. Pic: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos Thursday night is set to be 'mild and humid' according to Met Éireann. They said: 'While most areas will remain dry, localised heavy showers may occur with the chance of isolated thunderstorms. 'Temperatures will not fall below 13 to 16 degrees in light to moderate southeast breezes.' Most people, however, will be hoping to have an early start to their weekend, Met Éireann predicting a hot and humid Friday as temperatures are set to reach a sizzling 29C 'over the northern half of the country'. Met Éireann said Thursday has been the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching a scorching 27C in Co Roscommon. Pic: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos A spokesperson said: 'Friday will be very warm or hot. Largely dry with long spells of sunshine, however a few showers may break out, with isolated thunderstorms possible. 'Some patchy mist and fog may occur also, mainly in the southwest.' They added: 'Humid with top temperatures of 21 to 28 or 29 degrees, highest values over the northern half of the country, in light to moderate southeast breezes.' However, the hot weather is set to continue this week as the national weather forecaster predicts parts of the country will see temperatures of nearly 30C. Pic: Collins However, things are set to take a turn on Saturday, with the weather becoming 'more unsettled as an Atlantic regime takes hold'. Met Éireann warn that while warm sunshine is still expected, there will also be scattered showers in parts of Ireland, some of which will be heavy and possibly even thundery. Sunday is expected to see the biggest weather change, becoming fresher and breezier with temperatures between 15C and 20C.
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