Deirdre O Meara 
he morning will begin with sunny spells and occasional showers, but the weather is set to turn more turbulent as the day progresses.
According to Met Eireann, the showers will become more frequent in the middle of the day and merge into long spells of rain, with gusty south to southwest winds. The coastal areas will experience the strongest winds. The temperature will range from 10 to 12 degrees Celsius.
The blustery weather is expected to continue into the evening, with occasional overnight showers. The temperature is forecasted to drop to between 4 and 7 degrees Celsius.
Met Eireann warns that the next few days remain unsettled, with a further risk of hail and lightning. Here is the forecast for the next three days:
Thursday
Thursday will see a mix of sunny spells and showers, with heavy and prolonged showers that could bring the possibility of hail and lightning. The maximum temperature will be between 11 to 13 degrees Celsius, with fresh and gusty southerly winds.
Friday
Friday will be a windy day with widespread showers, some heavy and prolonged, especially in the west and north of the country. There is the continued chance for hail and some thundery downpours. The highest temperature will be between 9 to 12 degrees Celsius, with strong and gusty southwest winds that will veer westerly later. Showers will mostly be confined to Atlantic coastal counties on Friday night, with long dry and clear spells developing elsewhere. The lowest temperature will be between 3 to 6 degrees Celsius in strong westerly winds that will ease overnight.
Saturday
Saturday is forecasted to be a day of sunny spells and scattered showers, with the possibility of a spell of more persistent rain affecting southern counties for a time. The highest temperature will be between 10 to 13 degrees Celsius, with mostly light winds. A colder night is forecasted for Saturday night, with clear spells and isolated showers. The lowest temperature will be between 0 to 4 degrees Celsius in moderate northerly breezes.
As Dublin prepares for the stormy weather, residents are advised to take precautions to ensure their safety. Met Eireann warns that the risk of hail and lightning can cause damage to homes and properties. It is also important to stay updated with the latest weather forecast and to take heed of any warnings issued by the authorities.
The weather in Dublin is expected to be unsettled for the next few days, with the risk of hail and lightning. Residents are advised to take precautions and stay updated with the latest weather forecast.
