Deirdre O Meara 
Dublin is set to experience thunder and spot flooding as Met Eireann has warned of unsettled weather conditions in the capital. Although Saturday is expected to start with bright spells, heavy rainfall is expected from the morning onwards. The showers are likely to be heavy, and there is even a chance of isolated thunderstorms occurring. The highest temperatures will range from 9 to 12 degrees. In the evening, the rain will eventually subside, and clear spells will develop, with lowest evening temperatures of between 2 to 4 degrees.
On Sunday, the weather is expected to be milder, although some rainfall is expected in the afternoon. The pollen count will be moderate this weekend, following a previous warning for hay fever sufferers.
According to the national forecast for the next few days, Monday will be cool with a fair amount of cloud and scattered showers. These will gradually die out by early evening with sunny spells for the rest of the day. The highest temperatures will be between 8 to 11 degrees with moderate northerly breezes. Monday night will be cold with clear spells and frost in many areas. Lowest temperatures of -2 and +3 degrees are expected.
Tuesday will start off dry with sunny spells and frost quickly clearing. Clouds will gradually increase from the southwest, and during the afternoon, rain will develop in the southwest and spread northeastwards across the country through the evening and night. The highest temperatures will be between 9 to 12 degrees with moderate east to southeast winds. Rain will continue through Tuesday night, with lowest temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees early in the night, but it will turn milder towards morning.
Dubliners are advised to keep themselves updated with the latest weather forecasts and take necessary precautions when heading out. It is essential to stay safe and avoid venturing out during thunderstorms or heavy rainfall. The public must also take necessary measures to protect themselves from the cold temperatures and frost, especially during Monday night.
In conclusion, the weather in Dublin is expected to be unsettled, with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and spot flooding. However, there will be some bright spells, and the weather will be milder on Sunday. The pollen count will be moderate this weekend, and scattered showers are expected on Monday. Tuesday will start off dry, but rain is expected to develop in the southwest and spread across the country through the evening and night. It is advisable to stay safe and take necessary precautions when heading out during such weather conditions.
