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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Ireland heatwave hopes blown as ‘short lived' warm blast pinpointed amid new ‘weekend washout' Met Eireann forecast
HOPES of a heatwave hitting Ireland in the coming weeks have been dashed - with the country instead bracing for more rain. And even when the weather heats up slightly - it doesn't look likely to last. 3 There are no heatwave predictions in the coming weeks Credit: meteireann 3 A small blast of hot air is predicted Credit: facebook Last month, prolonged sunny spells saw 25C heat bake down across the country - leaving many with hopes that summer was here to stay. But meteorologists have warned that another heatwave is unlikely to be on the cards until later in the season. Although a warm blast of air will sweep near the country, it's not yet known how much of it will actually reach Ireland. And forecasts indicate that regardless of how much of it hits the island, the warm spell will be short lived. READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS But forecasters have predicted a return to higher temperatures later in the month. Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather said: "Weather models showing a very brief blast of warm air over Ireland this day next week but models differ on how much of it reaches Ireland. "They do however agree that it will be a short lived either way. "Still hope of more prolonged warm sunny spell later in month." MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Meanwhile, Watch shock footage as Irish town pounded by hail downpour amid weather change, Although this morning is set to be dry and bright, bands of showers will move across the country later in the day. Met Eireann said: "Highest temperatures of 12C to 17C in light to moderate westerly breezes." Tonight is forecast to be mostly cloudy with some "heavy bursts" of rain possible in Munster and south Leinster. Temperatures will be between 6C and 10C. Tomorrow, June 7, will bring on a wet weekend with some sunny spells scattered here and there. DRY NIGHT Weather experts predicted: "Damp or wet to begin tomorrow, Saturday, with cloud and rain gradually clearing eastwards, giving way to a mix of bright or sunny spells and showers spreading from the west. "The showers will become largely confined to the east by evening. "Highest temperatures of just 11C to 15C with moderate northwesterly winds developing and increasing fresh at times near coasts." Saturday night is set to be mainly dry and clear, with temperatures between 4C and 9C. Sunday will bring a mixture of both sun and showers, despite some cloud in the west and southwest. BRIGHT & SUNNY Westerly winds mean the temperature will sit between 13C and 17C. And next week, the weather is set to be humid although unpredictable still. Monday will bring cloud and drizzle which will be more "persistent" in Connacht and Ulster. And similar predictions are in place for Tuesday with some brighter, sunnier conditions in the south of the country. Met Eireann said: "Brighter, sunnier conditions further south with scattered showers. "Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees in light to moderate westerly or variable breezes." The general outlook from Tuesday onward is mild and humid but continuing to be changeable. 3 Temperatures will climb up to 16C soon Credit: facebook
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Met Eireann pinpoint exact date of heat return & rain end as best counties for ‘higher than usual' 20C temps revealed
IRELAND is set for a return to warm weather, with Met Eireann forecasting "higher than usual temperatures" in just a matter of days. The country was hit with a mini heatwave for almost two weeks last month before last weekend saw an unsettled 4 Weather bosses pinpointed the hot weather return Credit: meteireann 4 Temperatures could hit the high 20s later this month Credit: facebook But They pinpointed the second week in June, starting on Monday 9th, for the warm weather return. And they revealed that the eastern half of the country, housing counties Read more in Irish news Met Eireann said: "Temperatures are expected to be around average for this time of year with a signal for slightly higher than average temperatures across the eastern half of the country. "Precipitation amounts are expected to be average or slightly below for the majority of the country with the exception of the north which will see higher than average rainfall amounts." They explained that there is high pressure to the south of the country while there's a low pressure system in place in the northwest. And MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN The weather boffin said that a plume of warm air will move in from the Ireland hotter than Africa in 26C temps as weather bosses pinpoint huge 'change' Temperatures could return to the same high 20s that recently scorched the country. Posting on "The ECMWF 12z model run this evening showing a warmer plume of air moving up across Ireland and the UK around the 2nd week of June something that's has been showing on and of on a few models the past few days. "If this ecmwf model chart was to verify closer to the time we would be looking at temperatures in the high 20s. "The source of the very warm plume that develops originates across In the coming days however, the weather will continue to be unsettled amid sunny spells and showers. RAIN CLEARING Today will start off dry and bright but showers will hit the country later in the afternoon. According to Met Eireann: "Cloud will build in the southwest towards evening. "Highest temperatures of 11 to 16 degrees, coolest in the west and northwest, in a moderate westerly breeze." Tonight will see longer spells of rain over the country with light to moderate winds. Tomorrow is set to brighten up as the rain clears, with highest temperatures expected of 13C to 17C. Friday is set to be dry and bright before a rainy night brings cloud and rain on Saturday. And Sunday is predicted to be a mixture of rain and sunny spells with highs of 16C on the cards. Met Eireann confirmed: "A mix of sunshine and showers, with cloud increasing in the west through the day. "Highest temperatures of just 13 to 16 degrees in moderate westerly winds." 4 Ireland is waiting for some Leaving Cert weather to hit the country Credit: Meteologix 4 The country is continuing to be battered by rain in the meantime Credit: Meteologix
The Irish Sun
16-05-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Ireland scorches in 25C with ‘Omega blocking high' as Met Eireann pinpoint hot spots before ‘wetter than average' switch
IRELAND will continue to bask in the sunshine and temperatures as high as 25C for another few WEEKS - but wet conditions will inevitably hit. 4 Temperatures of up to 26C are predicted Credit: REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne 4 An omega blocking high is caused when two low pressure zones trap a high pressure zone Credit: meteireann A blocking high is when two low-pressure systems trap an area of high-pressure, leading to low cloud and increased heat. And the weather boffins have forecast the Omega blocking high, named due to its shape resembling the Greek letter Ω, to last until the end of next week. It will bring with it more of the sunshine that has swept over the country this week - with Met Eireann confirming temperatures could hit a scorching 25C this weekend. The weather boffins said highs will peak between 17C and 24C today as "plenty of sunshine" and light easterly or variable breezes sweep across us. READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS Met Eireann pinpointed the midlands, west and southwest as the hottest places across Ireland today. Tonight will be dry, clear, and breezy, with temperatures expected to be between 4C to 9C - but conditions are expected to heat up even further over the weekend. Met Eireann said tomorrow will be another dry day with plenty of sunshine. They said: "Highest temperatures of 17 degrees along eastern fringes to 24 or 25 degrees in the west, all in light to moderate easterly or variable breezes." MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN And Saturday night will bring temperatures between 5C and 10C with variable breezes. Ireland hit with 25C heat blast TODAY as 'spell of fine weather' continues all week Met Eireann reported: "Dry and mostly clear though a few mist and fog patches may develop. " Sunday is set to be dry and sunny, with highest temperatures of between 17C and 25C. And Monday to Thursday next week are all forecast to be dry and sunny. Highest temperatures during the week are expected to be between 17C and 23C. Met Eireann said: "Indications are the days will be largely dry with good sunny spells though a few showers are possible. "Temperatures widely reaching the mid-teens to low twenties." 'WETTER THAN AVERAGE' But the weather is set to take a turn at the end of the month, with "wetter than average" conditions forecast. According to Alan O'Reilly revealed that the test said Ireland could be in for a weak start to June. He said: "So we can see at present much drier than average, however the last week of May and the first week of June it's showing wetter than average weather. "Doesn't mean it's guaranteed to happen, but it's looking more likely that we will see a breakdown probably around the 24th or 25th." But the meteorologist added that the exact weather and dates are still uncertain. 4 The nice weather will continue for at least a week Credit: Meteologix 4 Met Eireann said the country is set for a warm weekend Credit: meteireann
The Irish Sun
23-04-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Met Eireann forecast exact date ‘above average' temps to blast Ireland for 3 weeks with 20C heat surge & high pressure
IRELAND is set for a warm start to the summer season as weather bosses have predicted highs of 20C and "above average" temperatures over the coming weeks. The fine 4 Rainfall is expected in the coming days Credit: meteireann 4 Ireland will be battered by even more rain before conditions improve Credit: Meteologix From April 28 to May 4, the country will experience high pressure and "above normal" temperatures. And those conditions are set to continue for three weeks afterwards until May 19. Met Eireann said: "Week 1 is indicating high pressure centred over the country dominating our weather into the start of May. Read more in News "This will bring settled conditions with much drier than average conditions signalled especially in parts of the west and southwest. "Mean air temperatures in week one will be mild with temperatures above normal for the time of year." The next week, from Monday May 5 to Sunday May 11, temperatures are set to continue above average. According to Met Eireann: "Temperatures will likely continue above average and while precipitation amounts will likely remain drier than normal for much of the country, they look to return closer to normal in parts of the north." MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN And in week three, despite "increasing uncertainty", weather bosses have said the above average temperatures will continue. Met Eireann's 'longer spells of rain' alert as 'heavy downpours' bring MORE bad weather They said: "There is a slight signal for higher atmospheric pressure close to the northwest of Ireland this week. "This will bring more settled conditions and so mean air temperatures are continuing to signal above average." Meteorologist Cathal Nolan of Ireland's Weather Channel said temperatures may shoot up to over 20C in just a few days time. WAIT THROUGH THE RAIN The weatherman said: "While there's great uncertainty between the GFS and ECMWF models there are tentative signs that we may see our temperatures shoot up next week with values reaching into the low or even mid 20's on some models, depending on the exact orientation of the wind." But punters will have to wait through a rainy spell to reach the predicated good weather. Rain is set to hit the country later today after a dry morning and, according to Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather, Thursday and Friday are set to see high levels of rainfall too, He said: "A cloudy but mainly dry start to Wednesday so enjoy the break in rain before it returns again tomorrow and a very wet Thursday night ahead with more rain Friday. "Over 20mm for parts of West and Southeast from 7am Thursday to 7am Friday." BRIGHTENING UP TODAY Highest temperatures today will be between 13C to 16C, according to Met Eireann. They said that the day will start off "mostly cloudy" with further drizzle and mist on the way. But they said that later in the day will see the weather brighten up despite a few potential showers. And they said that tonight will be mainly dry and clear before a mostly rainy weekend. Weather bosses explained: "Tonight will be mainly dry with clear spells. "It will turn cloudier in the southwest with rain developing towards dawn. "Lowest temperatures of 3 to 8 degrees with light, variable breezes." 4 Temperatures could crawl up to the mid 20s soon Credit: Alamy Live News 4 A Met Eireann map shows temperatures climbing up next week Credit: Met Eireann
