Weather Alert: Unsettled Conditions Expected This Week
Residents should prepare for a period of wet and windy weather across the country.
Conditions are expected to become increasingly unsettled today, with a notable drop in temperatures later in the week.
According to the latest forecast from Met Éireann, “Conditions will remain unsettled with ongoing rain and showers. A brief milder spell will precede the cooler weather expected later in the week.”
Below is the detailed weather forecast for the upcoming days.
Wednesday, November 26
Expect a cloudy and dull day with rain and drizzle spreading from the west. The persistent rain will gradually move eastward throughout the morning and early afternoon, followed by light rain and drizzle, along with mist and fog in many areas. Daytime temperatures will range from 10 to 14 degrees, with moderate southerly winds, becoming lighter by early afternoon and shifting to a light to moderate southwest to west.
Tonight will remain cloudy and misty, with scattered rain and drizzle, particularly in the west and north. Some moderate rainfall is expected, along with hill and coastal fog. Temperatures will remain mild, not dropping below 9 to 13 degrees. Winds will pick up overnight, becoming moderate to fresh and occasionally gusty, especially along the west coast.
Thursday, November 27
Thursday will be windy and cloudy, with scattered rain and drizzle, along with mist and fog. A band of more persistent rain will move in from the west during the morning and early afternoon, followed by clearer and drier conditions with some sunshine. However, scattered showers will still be possible, mainly in the north and west. Daytime highs will reach 11 to 15 degrees, but temperatures will cool slightly as the rain clears. Winds will strengthen to fresh and gusty southwesterlies, with near-gale conditions likely along western and northwestern coasts.
The evening will start off largely dry with some clear spells, but cloud cover will increase overnight, bringing showers that may become heavy at times. Overnight temperatures will drop to between 4 and 7 degrees, accompanied by fresh southwesterly winds.
Friday, November 28
Friday is expected to feature spells of sunshine interspersed with widespread showers, which may become heavy, with a chance of hail and thunder. Temperatures will be cooler, ranging from 7 to 10 degrees, with moderate to fresh southwesterly winds that may strengthen along Atlantic coasts.
Saturday, November 29
Saturday will bring another round of sunshine and showers, again with the possibility of heavy rain, hail, and thunder. Maximum temperatures will range from 6 to 9 degrees, accompanied by moderate winds from the west to northwest.
