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Sunday World
a day ago
- Climate
- Sunday World
Mini heatwave on way with temperatures to spike to 25C but risk of thunderstorms
Met Éireann forecaster Linga Hughes said the weather is set to improve early next week. Warmer and sunnier weather is expected early next week, with temperatures set to hit 25C. Photo: Frank McGrath Sunscreen will be needed early next week due to warmer and sunnier weather, with temperatures set to hit 25C, Met Éireann has said. Tuesday, though, in particular will see many counties hit with heavy showers and thunderstorms as the remnants of Storm Dexter leave an unwelcome gift. Meanwhile, a mixed weekend will start with showery and heavy rain over cloudy Ulster and Connacht moving across the country towards the southeast today, becoming lighter and more patchy. Warmer and sunnier weather is expected early next week, with temperatures set to hit 25C. Photo: Frank McGrath News in 90 Seconds - Aug 9th It will be followed by a mix of sunny spells and well-scattered showers, with temperatures ranging between 16 and 21C. But showers will clear early tonight, with patches of mist or fog forming as winds become light. It will be cloudier across the southwest overnight, bringing some patches of rain or drizzle. Temperatures will drop to between six and 12C on Saturday night, while the southwest might see the mildest conditions. Met Éireann forecaster Linga Hughes said the weather is set to improve early next week. 'The weather will be quite mixed this weekend, with some rain or drizzle at times but also some dry and sunny spells,' she said. "It will become warmer early next week with temperatures getting into the low or mid 20s with dry and sunny weather forecast for Monday, but some heavy and thundery showers likely from Tuesday,' she added. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review your details and accept them to load the content Sunday will turn humid as cloudy conditions and patchy rain or drizzle extend across the country towards the northeast. More persistent rain will develop in the west and north tomorrow during the afternoon and evening, while the south and east will enjoy drier weather with some sunny spells. Temperatures will range between 16C in the north and 22C in the south on Sunday. Meanwhile, rain will gradually clear from northern areas on Sunday night, which might remain quite cloudy, while other areas are likely to stay dry and clear. Patches of mist and fog will form during the mild and humid night, where temperatures will not fall below 13 and 15C. It will be a humid and warm start to the week, as mist and fog clear on Monday morning, leaving a dry, warm and sunny day. Temperatures on Monday are set to be between 21 and 24C. On Tuesday, temperatures will be slightly higher – from 21C up to 25C – but heavy showers or thunderstorms will likely affect some areas, Met Éireann said.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
London weather: ‘Mid-30s Celsius not out of the question' as Storm Dexter brings new heatwave
London is set to bask in another summer heatwave next week with temperatures tipped to reach as high as 35C in parts of the UK. The Met Office is forecasting daily highs of 29C or 30C from Monday to Thursday as hot air from the continent wafts over southern England. That would meet the threshold for an official heatwave in the capital, which requires at least three consecutive days of 28C or higher. Bu forecasters say there is a chance it could be considerably warmer than that, with the Met Office saying temperatures in the mid-30s Celsius are 'not out of the question'. Where exactly the hottest weather will be felt remains unclear, however, although it looks set to be warm and sunny across the whole of southern England throughout next week. It comes as remnants of Storm Dexter over the Atlantic draws warm air up from the southwest across the UK. Alex Burkill, a meteorologist at the Met Office, said: 'As we go towards next week, the high pressure's still in the in some warmer air across the near coninent where temperatures are exceptionally high. 'That means we're going to see our temperatures rising.' He said the hot air could bring thundery showers to southern England in the early part of the week. 'But the big talking point will be the heat. We are likely to see temperatures rising. Getting into the low 30s looks quite likely as we go through the early part of next week,' he said, adding that temperatures in mid-30s Celcius are 'not out of the question'. The heatwave will be welcomed by many Londoners heading off on UK staycations, particularly those heading to the coast where temperatures are expected to be less intense. Newquay in Cornwall is expected to reach a high of 25C next week while Bournemouth is predicted to max out at 27C. That contrasts with predicted temperatures of 35C in Paris and 37C in Madrid as the continent swelters in a heatwave that has sparked devastating wildfires in southern France.
Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Climate
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ireland weather expert sets record straight on Tropical Storm Dexter
Storm Floris has been and gone but eyes are now focused upon Tropical Storm Dexter out over the Atlantic Ocean. Concern has risen after ICON, a German weather model, suggests that Storm Dexter, which formed in the Atlantic at the weekend, could grow stronger, more severe and edge closer towards Ireland than some other models are currently predicting. AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva explained the origins of Storm Dexter. "Dexter, along with developing easterly breezes around high pressure near the Northeast states, will create locally rough surf and periodic strong rip currents along the Atlantic coast beaches this week from Florida to Massachusetts. Rough surf and choppy seas will also occur around Bermuda." The experts at AccuWeather went on warn that there was possibility that Storm Dexter could track towards Ireland. "It is possible that Dexter may approach the northern part of the British Isles or Iceland this weekend as a tropical rainstorm with locally gusty winds and rough seas," they said. Meanwhile, Irish weather expert, Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather on X attempted to set the record where Storm Dexter and Ireland were concerned. In a post to his near 150,000 followers, Alan said there was a "small chance" Storm Dexter could significantly affect Ireland. "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." It comes as authorities issued an array weather warnings as temperatures rise in popular Irish holiday destinations in Spain. Overview: Mixed conditions with near or slightly above average temperatures. Thursday night will be mainly dry with clear spells and just well scattered showers in the west and northwest. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 13 degrees with light to moderate southwest winds, fresher near western and northwestern coastal parts. Friday will bring a mix of cloud and sunny spells with some showers developing for the afternoon. Towards the end of the day, cloud will increase in the northwest. Highest temperatures of 16 to 20 degrees with moderate to fresh southwest to west winds. On Friday night, rain will develop in the northwest and will spread down over Connacht and Ulster overnight. It will be drier further south. Lowest temperatures of 11 to 15 degrees with moderate to fresh southwest winds. Saturday will be mostly cloudy as rai and drizzle extend to much of the southern half of the country. Rain and drizzle will become light and patchy in the evening. Drier weather with some sunshine will develop in Ulster. Highest temperatures of 16 to 21 degrees with light to moderate west to southwest winds. Sunday will be warm, humid and mainly dry with some sunny intervals in the east and south. It will be cloudier to the west and north with perhaps a little drizzle near coasts. Highest temperatures of 19 to 23 degrees with light to moderate southerly winds. Further Outlook: It looks like the early days of next week will bring some rain or showers at times. But there will be decent dry periods also. It will be warm with temperatures in the low 20s in many areas. For more of the latest breaking news from the Irish Mirror check out our homepage by clicking here
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Record
Met Office gives verdict on whether tropical Storm Dexter will reach UK
The weather front is currently impacting the west Atlantic For most Scots, things have settled down since Storm Floris, but there is big talk that another storm is looming. Tropical Storm Dexter is making impact in the West Atlantic at the moment - and it could be heading our way. Concern has risen after ICON, a German weather model, shows indications that Storm Dexter, which formed in the Atlantic on Sunday, August 3, could grow strong, severe, and edge closer to the UK than the Met Office model is currently predicting. It comes as Floris wreaked havoc across Scotland earlier this week, resulting in multiple weather warnings. On Storm Dexter, Alex Burkill, Met Office meteorologist, said this makes the storm "one to watch" and addressed the all-important question - whether Storm Dexter could have an impact on UK weather. "There is the potential for a tropical storm to head our way," Alex confirmed. "It won't be an actual tropical storm when it reaches us... Storm Dexter is forecast to push its way eastwards towards the UK on Saturday, August 9. "There is the potential for a tropical storm to head our way," Alex confirmed. "It won't be an actual tropical storm when it reaches us... Storm Dexter is forecast to push its way eastwards towards the UK on Saturday, August 9. "By the time it reaches us, it's going to be heavily modified. It's not going to be tropical storm as such but still could be quite a potent feature." The expert said the storm will keep its momentum as it pushes its way across the Atlantic mid-week, keeping "some of its oomph and energy and even getting a bit deeper" as it makes its way eastwards towards the UK. "It's not as deep and low as Storm Floris was," Alex pointed out. "The most likely outcome is that it comes across the Atlantic... bringing wet and windy weather for the southwest of the UK Sunday into Monday, but it probably won't be as impactful or severe as Floris." Alex maintained that although the German weather model isn't necessarily leading us down the garden path, he has no reason to doubt the Met Office model because of how it handled the development of Storm Floris. For that reason, he predicts the Met Office prediction is "going to come out on top". "We're not talking about naming storms at this point - it's too far off for that... but if we did name it... then it would keep its name as Dexter, because it's been called that in a previous life, if you will," Alex noted. In general, the weather will be widely unsettled for the rest of the week. A huge system of heavier showers is to drench much of the country on Thursday, with the west coast to bear the brunt of the miserable weather. The good news is that by Thursday evening, most of these showers will have cleared up. But Friday and Saturday are to bring more scattered showers with some dry areas. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Storm Floris caused chaos up and down the country over the weekend, matching a record high for windspeed in August. Peak winds were recorded at a staggering 82mph at Wick Airport, matching the highest ever for this month. Gusts surpassing 70mph were recorded widely across Scotland during the Met Office amber wind warning, which covered the majority of the country. The storm continued to move northeast throughout Tuesday, August 5, with a yellow wind warning having stayed in place for Orkney and Shetland until 8am.
