TEMPERATURES in Dublin look set to peak between 13C and 15C today – while other parts of Ireland this week look forward to a balmy 21C high.
Met Eireann has warned those on the east coast that temperatures will be cooler than the west and northwest counties.
Temperatures will hit 21C in some parts of Ireland this week – but Dublin looks set to be cooler[/caption]
However, Dublin still looks set to enjoy “dry and sunny” conditions over the next week or so.
Today will be another dry and mostly sunny day with top temperatures in Dublin of 13C to 15C, but conditions will be mildest away from the eastern fringes.
Met Eireann added: “East to southeast breezes will be mostly moderate in strength, a little fresher though along southern fringes.”
Meanwhile, a Status Orange High Forest Fire Risk Warning has been slapped on the entire country until 12pm on Monday.
Fresh east to southeasterly winds, very dry conditions with little rain, ample dry matter and dry conditions forecast for the next two weeks have combined to create a high wildfire risk.
Coillte warned people to avoid barbecues and outdoor fires in forests and park responsibly to avoid blocking emergency access.
Landowners were also told to follow restrictions on land burning.
Coillte added: “If you see a fire: Call 112 immediately, quickly move to a safe location, and follow emergency instructions.”
Cathal Nolan from Ireland’s Weather Channel explained: “Due to a combination of meteorological and environmental factors there is a high wildfire risk at present in forests, bogs, and across wild upland areas.”
Looking ahead, Met Eireann warned that showery rain could hit on Thursday, but confirmed high pressure will bring a continuation of fine and settled weather for the rest of the week.
Thursday will be a mainly dry and sunny day but breezy too, in a freshening easterly wind as highest temperatures in Dublin peak between 12C and 16C.
It will be warmest further west once again, with Dublin and the eastern coast owing cooler conditions to onshore winds.
Some scattered outbreaks of showery rain will affect Dublin on Thursday night, with Met Eireann confirming conditions will be driest but coolest across Ulster.
Temperatures will be at their lowest between 5C and 10C.
TEMPERATURE ‘FALL BACK’
Some residual showery rain will occur in place early on Friday, but Met Eireann confirmed it will overall be a “dry and sunny day” with mostly moderate easterly breezes.
The west will be the warmest one again, where temperatures will top 21C, but the rest of the country is expected to see temperatures over 13C.
Friday night will be dry and clear but “rather cold” in places – although Dublin looks set to escape the almost sub-zero temperatures and frost predicted for Ulster.
Temperatures will be at their lowest that night between 1C and 7C.
Looking towards the weekend, Met Eireann warned that temperatures will “fall back a little” with some cold and clear nights.
However, it will be dry, sunny and very pleasant by day with no more than moderate easterly winds.
And looking further ahead, Met Eireann confirmed the forecast is looking positive.
The weather bosses said: “Staying dry and settled into next week too with very mild days, especially further west.”
Some counties may be hit by rain on Thursday evening and Friday morning[/caption]
Easterly winds mean Dublin could feel the chill more than other areas this week[/caption]
