Ireland is set for a stormy week as several Atlantic systems bring heavy showers, thunderstorms, and breezy conditions. Met Eireann warns of persistent stormy weather throughout the week and weekend, with very high spring tides posing an ongoing risk of coastal flooding.
Parts of Ireland are bracing for turbulent few days, with lightning strikes and thunder potentially set to roll as several Atlantic systems make their presence felt. This unsettled weather will bring heavy, thundery showers and breezy conditions across the country.
While most of the country could experience thundery showers, the meteorological agency has identified specific 'hotspots': Western and southwestern areas today, and northeastern regions on Thursday and Friday. "Any remaining rain will clear to the northeast early Wednesday night, with scattered showers and clear spells following. A few mist and fog patches will develop too in light to moderate southerly winds. Lowest temperatures of 8C to 12C.
"Wet and blustery on Friday with outbreaks of rain spreading eastwards across the country, turning heavy or thundery in places. Fresh to strong southerly winds will accompany the rain and, with very high spring tides continuing, there will be a risk of coastal flooding. A clearance to bright spells and isolated showers will move into the western half of the country during the evening. Highest temperatures of 14C to 17C .
"Becoming wet and windy Saturday night with strong and gusty southerly winds and widespread rain, heavy at times. Lowest temperatures of 9C to 13C.
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