Met Eireann has warned that Ireland is set to experience a dramatic shift in weather, with torrential downpours, thunderstorms and gusty winds set to obliterate the mild spell, bringing unsettled and chaotic conditions from midweek onwards.
A major shift is on the way for Ireland's weather, with unsettled conditions set to replace the mild spell we've been enjoying. While temperatures are forecast to rise to a mild 16C, it's not all good news as heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are forecast to sweep across the country.
The national forecaster said: "High Pressure will have a significant influence on Ireland’s weather during this week, bringing predominantly dry and settled weather. However, there will be occasional rain or showers, especially towards the end of the week. Mean air temperatures are forecast to be above the March average by around 1C or 2C. It will be drier than normal across the country, with southern counties forecast to be the driest.
"Apart from a few spots of drizzle in Ulster early on, it'll be dry Monday night with good clear spells developing in many areas, though it's likely to remain mostly cloudy in much of Ulster and west Connacht. Lowest temperatures of -1C to 4C generally, with some frost and icy patches, but between 5C and 8C under the cloudier skies.
"There'll be a good lot of cloud in Connacht and Ulster, with a little rain and drizzle early in the day Wednesday, but that'll generally tend to clear through the morning. Otherwise it'll be dry and there'll be good spells of Spring sunshine in Munster and Leinster. Some bright or sunny spells may develop further north too as the day progresses.
"The band of rain will move further eastwards on Thursday night, before stalling over the country and mainly affecting east Ulster, parts of Leinster and east Munster into Friday morning, with some drier weather to the west and northwest. Lowest temperatures of 4C to 8C in light to moderate variable breezes.
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