Ireland is preparing for a change in weather as a series of storms brews in the Atlantic. While the exact impact on Ireland remains unclear, Met Eireann has issued warnings of freezing temperatures next week, potentially reaching -2 degrees Celsius. This shift comes after a period of milder weather in many parts of the country. Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather notes the looming storm system and expresses hope that Ireland will avoid direct hits.
Ireland is bracing for a shift in weather patterns as a 'conveyor belt' of storms brews in the Atlantic. While the precise impact of these storms on Ireland remains uncertain, Met Eireann has issued a warning for freezing temperatures next week, with a forecast drop to as low as -2 degrees Celsius. This marks a significant change from the milder temperatures experienced by much of the country this week.
Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather commented on the situation, stating, 'Conveyor belt of Atlantic storms looks likely to start up later next week. Then have to wait and hope we don't get any direct hits from one. Detail very uncertain this far out.'For the moment, most of Ireland can anticipate a predominantly dry day with a blend of cloud cover and sunny periods, interspersed with a few isolated instances of drizzle. The highest temperatures are projected to hover around 10 or 11 degrees Celsius. Tonight is expected to remain dry with a mix of cloud and clear spells, with nighttime temperatures declining to between 3 and 6 degrees Celsius.Tomorrow will initiate with dry conditions and a predominantly cloudy sky, but scattered rainfall and drizzle are anticipated to develop during the afternoon and evening. Daytime temperatures are forecast to be around 8 or 9 degrees Celsius. The national outlook provides further details: 'Sunday night will start off mostly cloudy with patchy light rain or drizzle, which will become confined mainly to Leinster and Munster overnight. Some clear intervals will develop to the west and north. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 8 degrees with light to moderate southwest winds. Monday.' 'Monday will be mostly cloudy with some patchy light rain or drizzle, mainly over the southern half of the country. The best of any brighter intervals will be further north. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees with light, variable breezes. Monday night will be mainly dry and quite cold with lowest temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees. Tuesday will continue mostly cloudy with a fair amount of dry weather and some patchy light rain or drizzle. A few bright intervals may develop. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees with light southwest or variable breezes. Tuesday night will be cold and mainly dry with lowest temperatures of -2 to +3 degrees. Wednesday will be quite cold with bright or sunny spells and well scattered showers, these mainly in the west and north. Highest temperatures of 4 to 9 degrees with light variable breezes. Wednesday night will be cold and mainly dry with frost in many areas. Lowest temperatures of -2 to +3 degrees. On Thursday a band of rain will spread eastwards across Ireland, clearing in the evening and night. Highest temperatures of 4 to 8 degrees with moderate to fresh southerly winds, later veering westerly. Current indications suggest that Friday and next weekend will be unsettled with spells of rain and showers and with strong winds at times.' For the latest updates and detailed information, please visit www.met.ie
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