Ireland is set to enjoy one of the hottest weekends of the year so far with sizzling temperatures forecast.
Met Eireann says the mercury could hit 20C in some areas on Saturday, with highs of 18C anticipated for Sunday.
However, the good conditions won't last forever, with a big change expected next week.
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According to the national forecaster's predictions for Monday through to next Sunday, June 5, unsettled weather with a chance of thunderstorms are on the cards.
A forecaster said for next week: "Week 1 is signalled to be mostly unsettled as recent high pressure shifts westwards allowing for cooler air from the north to be pulled southwards over Ireland along with showery conditions.
"Temperatures will likely be below normal for much of the country, especially the north, east and midlands. In this set up, below average rainfall amounts are expected over much of the country, however, there will be localised higher amounts due to some heavy showers with possible thundery downpours.
"Rainfall warnings for intensity over short periods as well as possible thunderstorm warnings could be required.
Before then, Saturday will see any mist or low cloud quickly clearing to leave a dry and mostly sunny day.
It will feel warm in the sunshine with top temperatures generally 16 to 20C, while it will be a little cooler though in northern Ulster and along exposed coasts in light northeasterly breezes.
Here is Met Eireann's forecast for the days ahead:
Saturday night: Staying mostly dry with long clear spells, although there is a chance of a few showers pushing into the northeast towards morning. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 8C in light to moderate northerly breezes.
Sunday: There will be a little more cloud about in the north and east on Sunday, bringing a chance of a few light showers. While it will hold generally dry and sunny elsewhere. Feeling cooler though in moderate northeasterly winds with highest temperatures of 13 to 18C, mildest in southwest.
Sunday night: Becoming a little cloudier overnight with patchy rain or drizzle. Lowest temperatures of 5 to 10C as winds fall light northerly or variable.
Monday: A cooler, cloudier day with scattered light showers and just occasional brighter spells. Highest temperatures of 11 to 15C in light to moderate northwesterly breezes.
Monday night: Showers will die out early in the night leaving a mix of cloud and clear spells. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 8C in mostly light northwesterly breezes.
Tuesday: Cloud increasing through the morning with a few light shower developing in the south, however more persist rain will push in over the northern half of the country. Highest temperatures of 11 to 15C in light northwest to west breezes.
Tuesday night: Showery outbreaks of rain will continue in Ulster, Connacht and north Leinster, but turning drier in the south with clear spells developing. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 9C in light westerly breezes.
Wednesday: Sunny spells and showery outbreaks of rain with highs creeping up a little again to between 13 and 17C in light northwesterly winds.
Further Outlook: Current indications suggest that there'll be further showers from mid-week onwards, with light winds while temperatures will bounce back towards the mid to high teens
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