Met Eireann has issued two weather warnings for today, alerting the public to heavy rain, thundery downpours, and powerful gusts that will create hazardous conditions across Ireland. A Status Yellow rain warning will be in effect from 2pm today until 3am tomorrow for Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Wexford, Munster, and Galway. The warning highlights the potential for heavy rain and thundery downpours, which may lead to spot flooding and difficult travel conditions.
Another yellow warning for rain will be in place from 5pm today until 6am tomorrow for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Dublin, Kildare, Longford, Louth, Meath, Westmeath, Wicklow, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, and Sligo. This warning also emphasizes the risk of heavy rain and thundery downpours, along with strong winds along eastern facing coasts. Spot flooding, difficult travel conditions, and wave overtopping on eastern facing coasts are potential impacts mentioned in the alert.
Today’s weather will be mostly cloudy with rain and a few limited bright spells. In the evening, heavy and persistent rain is expected to spread, increasing the risk of spot flooding. The evening will be wet and blustery, with heavy rain and thundery downpours continuing and the possibility of spot flooding. Temperatures will reach highs of 19 to 22 degrees, creating a humid atmosphere.
Tonight, the weather will remain wet and windy, with heavy rain and thundery downpours. Coastal areas may experience very windy or stormy conditions for a period of time. Spot flooding is likely, and traveling conditions will be difficult. Despite the rain, temperatures will remain warm, ranging from 14 to 17 degrees.
Tomorrow, any lingering overnight rain will clear away, making way for a bright and breezy day with sunny spells and the odd shower. Temperatures will range from 20 to 22 degrees. The national outlook for the weekend indicates that Saturday night will bring clear spells and a few showers, mainly affecting the south and west of the country. Temperatures will drop to lows of 12 to 15 degrees, with moderate southerly winds.
Sunday will see plenty of dry weather with spells of sunshine and only a few showers, mostly confined to Atlantic coastal counties. It will be a fairly warm day, with temperatures ranging from 18 to 23 degrees and a moderate to fresh southwest breeze. Sunday night will start with clear spells and a few showers, but it is expected to become mostly cloudy later with patchy rain developing. Overnight temperatures will range from 14 to 17 degrees, accompanied by a moderate southerly breeze.
Monday will be a showery day with sunny spells and fairly widespread showers, some of which may be heavy and prolonged. Top temperatures will reach 19 to 22 degrees, with a moderate to fresh southwest wind. Monday night will bring clear spells and scattered showers, primarily affecting Atlantic coastal counties. Lowest temperatures will range from 13 to 16 degrees, accompanied by light southwest winds.
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