Met Eireann forecast shows exact date temperatures in Ireland will hit 20C but there’s a catch

Ireland is braced for a wild weather ride over the coming days, with unusually mild temperatures forecast alongside apocalyptic rain.

Met Eireann says the mercury will rise to 20C in parts within hours but any sunny weather will be short-lived.

Widespread and persistent heavy rain is forecast to turn thundery at times with the possibility of isolated squalls.