Met Eireann warns of severe weather conditions including strong winds, damaging gusts, and heavy rainfall expected to hit Ireland on Thursday night and Friday. Weather warnings are anticipated in the coming days.
Met Eireann , Ireland 's national meteorological service, has issued a nationwide advisory warning of impending severe weather conditions. The forecaster anticipates a significant low-pressure system to approach Ireland on Thursday night, bringing with it very strong winds , potentially damaging gusts, and heavy rainfall . This weather event is expected to intensify throughout Friday.
The Met Eireann spokesperson stated, 'On Thursday night and during Friday, a deepening Low-Pressure system is forecast to track close to Ireland. Very strong winds are likely across the country with the potential for damaging wind gusts and disruption in places. High seas and spells of heavy rain are expected also. .' The organization is actively monitoring the situation and will issue more specific weather warnings as the forecast for the low-pressure system's track and intensity becomes clearer. Thursday's forecast predicts wet conditions in the morning with widespread rain. By the afternoon, the rain is expected to clear, giving way to scattered showers and sunny spells, with a possibility of hail. As evening approaches, the showers will become more isolated, with cloud cover increasing from the southwest. Winds will be blustery, ranging from moderate to fresh westerly directions, with highest temperatures between 5 and 8 degrees Celsius. Thursday night is anticipated to see a turn towards wet and windy conditions. Southerly winds will strengthen considerably, becoming gusty as rain spreads from the southwest, becoming widespread overnight. Initially, the rain will be heavy and may locally transition to sleet or snow. Temperatures will start cold, ranging from 0 to 5 degrees Celsius, but will rise significantly from the south as the night progresses.
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