Weather Alert for Dublin
Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange rain and thunderstorm warning for Dublin. The warning, issued by the national forecaster this evening, will be in effect from midnight tonight until 2pm on Monday afternoon. This orange alert signals the possibility of persistent and heavy rain, along with potential thunderstorms.
The potential impacts of this weather include widespread surface flooding, very difficult travel conditions, lightning damage, and very poor visibility. According to Met Eireann’s latest forecast for the capital, persistent rain is expected to continue even after the Orange warning is lifted.
Weather Outlook for the Week Ahead
Following the current weather conditions, it is expected to become drier towards the evening, with highest temperatures ranging between 16 to 18°C. The national forecast for the remainder of the week indicates a mix of weather conditions, with more rain expected in the coming days.
Tuesday
On Tuesday, there will be some drier and brighter intervals at first, particularly away from the Atlantic coasts. However, showers are expected to become fairly widespread from the west through the afternoon, some of which may be heavy. The highest temperatures are anticipated to range between 16 to 19°C, with light to moderate west to northwest winds.
Wednesday
Wednesday will bring a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers. The showers are expected to be less heavy than the previous days and will become isolated by the evening. The highest temperatures are expected to be between 15 to 19°C, with light to moderate northwest breezes, which may become fresh at times on windward coasts.
Thursday
Thursday is expected to be largely dry overall, with only a chance of a few light showers. It will start rather cloudy, but it looks like it will brighten up later in the afternoon with sunny spells gradually developing. The highest temperatures are expected to range between 17 to 20°C, mainly in light westerly breezes.
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