{"id":456191,"date":"2026-05-19T07:01:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T07:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/456191\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T07:01:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T07:01:12","slug":"ireland-could-see-temperatures-soar-to-27c-as-spanish-plume-approaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/456191\/","title":{"rendered":"Ireland could see temperatures soar to 27C as Spanish plume approaches"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ireland could be set for a major burst of summer heat next week, with weather experts predicting temperatures could soar into the high 20s as a \u2018Spanish plume\u2019 moves across the country.<\/p>\n

Forecasters say the warm air system, which pushes hot conditions northwards from Spain and mainland Europe, is becoming increasingly likely over the coming days, although there is also a risk of heavy thunderstorms developing later next week.<\/p>\n

Kenneth from the Donegal Weather Channel <\/a>said weather models are now showing signs of \u2018very warm weather for May\u2019 arriving across Ireland from this weekend onwards.<\/p>\n

\"\"People enjoying the sunshine in Merrion Square in Dublin. Pic: Tom Honan<\/p>\n

\u2018Saturday and Sunday will bring temperatures in the high teens to low 20s,\u2019 he said in a post on X.<\/p>\n

\u2018From Monday to Thursday, both the ECMWF and GFS models indicate very warm weather for May, with temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s, especially from Tuesday to Thursday when the warmest part of the Spanish plume is predicted to settle over Ireland.\u2019<\/p>\n

He added that while the conditions could bring sunshine and unusually warm temperatures<\/a> for the time of year, they may also trigger severe thunderstorms.<\/p>\n

\"Met Pic: Leah Farrell\/RollingNews.ie<\/p>\n

\u2018With these very warm conditions, there\u2019s a risk of severe thunderstorms developing,\u2019 he warned.<\/p>\n

\u2018The ECMWF model currently shows a lot of energy across Ireland next Wednesday and Thursday, raising the potential for severe thunderstorms.\u2019<\/p>\n

The forecast comes after a mixed and unsettled start to the week, with Met \u00c9ireann<\/a> warning of heavy showers, thunderstorms and even isolated hail on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

\"ThunderstormPic: Getty<\/p>\n

The national forecaster said Tuesday would bring \u2018widespread showers or more persistent spells of rain\u2019, with highest temperatures ranging from 12 to 17 degrees.<\/p>\n

Conditions are expected to remain changeable through the rest of the working week, with cloudy skies and outbreaks of rain at times, particularly in western counties.<\/p>\n

However, Met \u00c9ireann says temperatures will gradually begin to climb before high pressure takes over next weekend.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf29\ufe0f \u2600\ufe0f IRELAND LOOKING LIKELY TO SEE A SPAINISH PLUME OVER THE WEEKEND AND NEXT WEEK\ud83d\udd25\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f <\/p>\n

As mentioned earlier last week, keep an eye on the forecast for the coming days and week, as I anticipate some warmer conditions through the 3rd and last week of May.<\/p>\n

More weather models\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/TN1hNQQnw3<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Donegal Weather Channel (@DonegalWeatherC) May 18, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n

Saturday is expected to turn drier with sunny spells developing and temperatures reaching up to 20 degrees.<\/p>\n

Sunday is forecast to be warmer again, with highs of between 19 and 23 degrees in many areas, though coastal counties may remain slightly cooler.<\/p>\n

Forecasters say the warmest conditions are currently expected between Tuesday and Thursday next week if the Spanish plume fully develops over Ireland.<\/p>\n