Ireland has faced five storms already this season, including the destructive Storm Eowyn, and Met Eireann has warned that a 'large steering low' in the Atlantic could bring more severe weather, including heavy rain, next week.
Ireland is no stranger to unpredictable and often extreme weather in February. The month typically brings a mixture of rain, wind and occasional snow as winter's grip looses and meteorological spring tries to make an early appearance.
The national forecaster warned this morning: "A large steering low in the nearby Atlantic will continue to feed in a similar airmass with the potential for heavier falls of rain on Friday." The "steering low" refers to an atmospheric feature that can pull moist air and unsettled weather from the ocean, causing frequent and intense rain, strong winds the possibility of localised flooding.
Giving a day-by-day breakdown of what to expect, the national forecaster added: "Another mostly dull day Sunday with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle, persistent at times across Atlantic counties. Mist and hill fog too. Highest temperatures will range 5C to 10C in a freshening southeast breeze.
"A damp or wet start Tuesday with further scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle. However, rain and drizzle will clear northwards during the morning and afternoon with some brighter spells developing from the south. Fresh southeast winds will persist through the day though. Highest temperatures of 7C to 12C , mildest for west and southwest counties.
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