Met Éireann Predict Temperatures Of 23C But Rain & Thunderstorms Also On The Way

Met Éireann have have said that temperatures could surpass 23 degrees today.

However, the national forecaster have also warned the public not to reach for the Summer attire yet, as rain and even thunderstorms have been predicted for the afternoon. The heaviest rain is expected in Ulster, Connacht and the Midlands, with spot flooding and hailstones even predicted. 

“Monday will start off with mist and fog early and for a short time. But it will be mostly dry with good sunshine in the morning", said meteorologist Andrew Doran-Sherlock. “However, some showers will develop in the afternoon. And there could be thunderstorms but that may mostly affect Ulster, Connacht and the Midlands". 

Mr Doran-Sherlock also added, “It will be humid again but for those on the coast, sea breezes will help keep it cooler". 

As for Tuesday, Mr Doran Sherlock said that “there will be further heavy showers and more thunderstorms". 

The national forecaster have also said that while showers are expected for the afternoon, temperatures could reach 19 degrees. 

They said, “There will be further showers on Wednesday and it will possibly become cooler, with temperatures of 14C to 18C likely. Though there is a chance the temperature could go up to 19C in some parts of the country". 

“After that there’s a bit more uncertainty, with low pressure out to the east", the forecaster continued. “So, there’s a possibility of rain being pushed in from the east. But generally it’s looking like showers and spells of rain". 

“It will be changeable and cooler, with temperatures of around the mid teens for the following few days and it’s likely there will be som showers, but with spells of sunshine". 

As for the weekend, Met Éireann have predicted a cooler and wet outlook.

“It’s still unclear but it will either be scattered showers or rain from the east,” Mr Doran-Sherlock revealed. “It looks like that will dominate the weekend - rain and showers". 

Explaining the humidity that we have experienced over the last few days, Mr Doran-Sherlock put that down to the humid air mass hanging over Ireland right now.

“But it will turn fresher and less humid towards mid week,” he said. “Ireland , by nature, tends to have high humidity because there’s so much water around us. But when a humid air mass has moisture contained in it and adds to humidity levels".