Ireland is set to see significant improvements in weather this week as temperatures begin to climb to the low 20s.
Met Eireann had forecast the south and southeast to see the best of the conditions with dry, sunny spells in most areas.
However, cloud cover will develop throughout most evenings but remain relatively dry.
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A forecaster said: "Total rainfall forecasts for next 10 days shows very little for most areas as the Jet Stream heads North for a little holiday with warmer air moving in midweek and temperatures starting to get above 20c."
They added: "Some sunny spells but not much heat for most of Ireland away from southeast. Just 14c in the West and North while parts of Spain climb to 36c. We should see temperatures rising here through the coming week."
Here's a more detailed look at Met Eireann's forecast.
Today, July 4
Largely dry this morning with plenty of cloud, some sunny spells and isolated showers which will become mainly confined to the north this afternoon.
Longer spells of sunshine will develop in many areas towards the evening, though cloud will thicken in the northwest later with patchy drizzle developing.
Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees, warmest in the southeast, in primarily moderate northwest winds, strong at times along northern coasts.
Clear spells at first tonight in the south and southeast, becoming cloudier through the night with patchy light rain and drizzle mainly in the northwest.
Temperatures won't fall below 8 to 12 degrees in light to moderate westerly breezes, which will allow some mist patches to develop.
Tuesday, July 5
A good deal of cloud tomorrow though there will be bright or sunny spells, especially in the south and east in the afternoon and evening.
There will be long dry intervals with just patches of light rain or drizzle at first, with isolated showers in the afternoon and evening.
Highest temperatures of 16 to 21 degrees, coolest in the northwest and mildest in the south and southeast, in a moderate westerly breeze.
Tuesday night will be cloudy, mild and humid with light outbreaks of rain extending from the northwest, mainly over Connacht and Ulster and staying largely dry elsewhere.
Temperatures won't fall below the low to mid-teens with light to moderate westerly breezes.
Wednesday, July 6
Mostly cloudy with scattered patches of rain and drizzle in the north and west with more isolated patches elsewhere with just a few sunny breaks.
Highest temperatures of ranging from 16 degrees in the northwest to 21 or 22 degrees in the southeast, in moderate westerly winds.
Another mild and humid night. Dry for most, but scattered outbreaks of light rain or drizzle will occur, mainly in the north and west.
Thursday, July 7
Plenty of cloud at first but sunny intervals will develop during the afternoon and evening, the best of which will be in the south and east.
A good deal of dry weather too, with just well scattered light showers. Highest temperatures of 18 to 22 degrees generally but cooler in parts of the northwest in light to moderate west to northwest breezes.
Overnight, cloud will again build from the northwest, with outbreaks of light rain following towards morning.
Friday, July 8
Mainly dry and cloudy at first, with outbreaks of light rain in the northwest dying away with isolated light showers breaking out during the day.
Some sunny spells will develop as well. Highest temperatures of 18 to 23 degrees for most in light to moderate northwesterly breezes.
Saturday and Sunday
Dry for most with light winds and sunny spells though outbreaks of rain will affect parts of the north and west at times. Temperatures widely reaching the low to mid-twenties.
High pressure is expected to dominate our weather next week with largely dry and warm conditions.
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