Ireland is set endure more miserable weather conditions over the coming days as heavy and thundery downpours along with strong gusts of winds are set to batter the country later this week
Current weather models show Ireland is set to be hit by stormy conditions later this week(Image: WXCharts)
After a weekend washout which saw Met Eireann issue weather warnings for many areas, the miserable conditions are set to continue this week with heavy downpours and strong gusts set to hit Ireland over the coming days.
The weather is set to take a turn on Wednesday, as a low pressure system pushes towards Ireland, ushering in a spell of thundery showers and strong winds.
There had been fears of a storm midweek, with the popular Weather Alerts Ireland social media page revealing on Saturday that early indications suggested that the stormy conditions ‘could pack a punch’.
“There is a risk of a potential storm on Wednesday into Thursday as a low pressure system pushes towards Ireland,” the weather expert said.
A spell of heavy rain is on the way later this week(Image: Sam Boal/Collins Photos)
“Rainfall along with strong winds could well bring disruption to Ireland.
“Still lots of uncertainty but this could pack a punch so definitely one to watch!”
In an update issued on Monday, Weather Alerts Ireland said that Ireland now look set to miss the worst of the stormy conditions on Thursday, with the weather event likely to impact France.
However, the hobby meteorologist warned that Ireland isn’t out of the woods yet, as another low pressure system will batter the country with heavy downpours and strong gusts of winds on Friday.
In a message shared on their Facebook page on Monday evening, Weather Alerts Ireland said: “An update on the storm that was possible for Thursday!
“So this system has moved further south and will likely impact France with strong winds and heavy rain..
“Good news for us but…..
Current weather maps show Ireland will be hit by strong winds on Friday
“As this system pushes west another low pressure system is forecast to over Ireland from the north on Friday!
“Some Strong winds and heavy rain are expected especially for the north of the country with some warnings possible.
“Going to get chillier this week also as colder air pushes in from the west…. some snow on the high mountains is possible on Thursday as low as 700 metres!”
According to Met Eireann, Thursday will start off clear and bright for most, with scattered showers developing in the early afternoon, some heavy and possibly thundery at times, particularly in the north and northwest.
While there will be a good deal of rain, the national forecaster has said there will be plenty of opportunities for sunny spells too, in between those showers, with the best of dry and sunny spells will be in the east.
It will be a mild day with highest temperatures of 9C to 12C in mostly moderate northwesterly winds, stronger and gusty along west and north Atlantic coasts.
Cloud will increase over Thursday night with those showers lingering over parts of the north and west, while the southern half of the country will see plenty of clear and dry spells, with just isolated showers. Lowest temperatures of 4C to 8C, coolest under clear skies, and moderate to fresh southwest winds, reaching near gale and gale force strength along west Atlantic coasts.
Met Eireann’s current forecast suggests that friday will be quite blustery as northwesterly winds continue to feed down showery conditions, heaviest in the north and west, with isolated hail showers possible. However, there will bright and sunny spells too, with highest temperatures of 9C to 12C in fresh to strong north to northwest winds.
Overnight, those showers will clear, leaving mostly dry and clear conditions, with just isolated coastal showers. It will feel cool however, with lowest temperatures of just 3C to 7C.
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