Current Weather Conditions in Dublin and Surrounding Areas
Dublin is currently under a Status Orange rain warning, which means that residents and travelers should be prepared for significant weather impacts. This warning also extends to several other regions including Louth, Meath, Wicklow, Down, Armagh, and Antrim. The situation is particularly concerning for those traveling along the east coast, as they are advised to expect persistent and heavy rain, with the possibility of thunderstorms.
The potential effects of this weather include widespread surface flooding, very challenging travel conditions, lightning-related damage, and extremely poor visibility. These factors can significantly impact daily activities and safety, so it’s important for individuals to stay informed and take necessary precautions.
The current Orange warning is set to expire at 2pm today, except for three Northern counties where it will end earlier at 8am. Meanwhile, Monaghan and Kildare are under Yellow warnings for the same time period. While the immediate threat may be easing, it’s crucial to remain vigilant as weather conditions can change rapidly.
Outlook for the Week Ahead
Once the rain moves off over the Irish Sea, the forecast indicates a drier week compared to the previous one. Starting tonight, most areas can expect largely dry conditions after the rain clears up in the late afternoon. Temperatures are expected to rise to 19°C today, with overnight lows dropping to 12°C.
According to Met Eireann, the rest of the week is expected to bring more dry weather, although there may be occasional showers or outbreaks of rain. These accumulations, however, are anticipated to be minimal. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the weather forecast:
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Tuesday: Dry but quite cloudy, with just occasional sunny spells. Isolated showers are possible in the afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 17 or 18 degrees in a light to moderate west to northwest breeze.
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Tuesday Night: Showers will become more isolated overnight, with dry conditions and clear spells for most. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 14 degrees in a light northwesterly breeze.
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Wednesday: Quite cloudy, but plenty of dry weather with just isolated showers. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees in moderate northwest winds.
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Wednesday Night: Mainly dry with clear spells, though cloud will increase towards morning. Lowest temperatures of 9 to 13 degrees in a light to moderate northwest breeze.
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Thursday: Dry and cloudy for most with just isolated showers. Outbreaks of rain and drizzle will develop on western and southwestern fringes later in the evening. Highest temperatures of 18 to 22 degrees with light to moderate northwest winds backing west to southwest through the day.
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Friday: Another rather cloudy start to Friday with scattered showers. Showers will slowly become more isolated through the day with sunny spells developing. Highest temperatures of 16 to 20 degrees in moderate, occasionally fresh, westerly winds.
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Next Weekend: A good deal of dry weather on Saturday with sunny spells and showers. There is a chance of more persistent rain on Sunday.
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