The remnants of Storm Oscar are set to impact Ireland, as Met Eireann issues a dramatic forecast warning of thundery downpours and rising temperatures. The national forecaster predicts a warm and humid day with a dry and fresh start in the morning. Dry conditions are expected in many areas with scattered sunshine, but showers are predicted to move up from the southwest. Temperatures are set to reach 21 to 25 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, with less warmth expected in eastern counties, where highs of 18 to 21 degrees Celsius are forecasted. Tonight will be very mild and humid, with temperatures of 18 to 21 degrees Celsius and isolated showers expected in many areas.
On Saturday, Met Eireann predicts a very warm and humid day with a mix of cloud and sunshine. Scattered showers across the southwest in the morning will gradually extend into other parts of the country later in the day, with some heavy and thundery showers expected. Top temperatures of 21 to 26 degrees Celsius are expected, with a moderate east to southeast breeze. Saturday night is forecasted to be humid and very mild, with scattered showers tracking northwards, some heavy and thundery. Some mist or fog is predicted to set in later in the night. Lowest temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees Celsius are expected, with just light southerly breezes.
On Sunday, a mix of cloud and summer sunshine is predicted, with scattered showers expected too. There is potential for local thundery showers, with temperatures set to reach 20 to 25 degrees Celsius. Very little breeze is expected, save local sea breezes.
The weather forecast has raised concerns for street trading’s future in Dublin’s Meath Street, as traders fear the predicted heavy rain will damage their goods. The street, which is home to a number of fruit and vegetable stalls, has suffered from flooding in the past. The traders have expressed concerns that the predicted heavy rain could lead to further damage and loss of business.
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