Ireland could see the hottest day of the year so far over the weekend as the weather takes a turn for the better.
High pressure looks set to build over the country from Friday, with Met Eireann saying it will lead to “dry, warm and settled conditions, with temperatures possibly reaching the low 20s”.
If temperatures do reach the low 20s in the coming days, it would beat this year’s record of 20.9C which was hit on May 15.
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The warmest weather can be expected in the south of the country on Saturday and Sunday, with the national forecaster saying it “will be a little cooler in the north due to the onshore breeze”.
However, most areas should enjoy bright and sunny conditions with people being advised to “dig out the suncream”.
Weather expert Alan O’Reilly shared a number of models on his Carlow Weather Twitter page showing lots of sunshine and rising temperatures.
He said: “Time to dig out that sun cream, plenty of sunshine over Friday and the weekend.”
It comes ahead of a big weather change next week with temperatures returning to more normal levels and the return of rain.
Met Eireann said: “Early next week low pressure looks set to move in from the Atlantic, bringing more unsettled conditions once again. Overall though rainfall amounts are expected to be below average for late May, and temperatures will end up around average.”
Here is Met Eireann’s day-by-day weather forecast for the weekend and early next week
Saturday, May 27
A post on the Met Eireann website reads: “Saturday will be dry with spells of sunshine and a light to moderate northerly breeze. Feeling warm in the sunshine with top temperatures generally 16C to 20C, but it will be a little cooler in the north due to the onshore breeze.
“Staying dry and clear Saturday night with lowest temperatures of 5C to 9C in a light to moderate northerly breeze.”
Sunday, May 29
It continued: “Staying mostly dry and sunny through Sunday, there is the chance of a light shower in the north and east. Highest temperatures of 14C to 19C, once again it will be cooler in north Ulster in moderate northeasterly winds.
“Becoming cloudier overnight Sunday night with lowest temperatures of 5C to 9C in a light northerly breeze.”
Monday, May 30
“A cooler, cloudier day on Monday with scattered light showers. Highest temperatures of 11C to 15C in a light to moderate northerly breeze, with lowest temperatures on Monday night of 5C to 8C once again,” according to the national forecaster.
Tuesday, May 31
The State meteorological service continued: “Marginally higher temperatures on Tuesday, it'll be a rather cloudy day with light winds and scattered showers. “
Start of June
Looking ahead to the start of June, Met Eireann said: “Current indications suggest that there'll be further showers in the mid-week period, with light winds and temperatures about average for the time of year.”
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