Met Eireann has issued an unusual forecast for Ireland as we get deeper into autumn.
The national forecast has predicted a chaotic November with low pressure and high pressure both dominating. While Met Eireann has warned of weather warnings, temperatures will be warmer than expected.
The first week of November will see low pressure bringing a mostly westerly airflow. Spells of rain and showers from the Atlantic will result in wetter than normal conditions, especially in the western areas.
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The national forecaster warned that it could not "rule out rain and wind warnings" during this period. A nationwide rain warning is currently in place until midnight on Tuesday.
Additionally, a second rain and wind warning will be in place for the whole country from 4am to 9pm on Wednesday. A Met Eireann forecaster warned: "Very windy on Wednesday with widespread gales: southerly veering westerly.
"Some severe and damaging gusts may occur.
Potential for localised wave overtopping along Atlantic coasts. A spell of heavy rain will occur, leading to flooding in places."
Low pressure is set to continue into week two, as southwesterly airflow will bring Atlantic fronts across the country in mid-November. The forecaster continued: "Temperatures will remain milder than the average, with higher than normal rainfall expected nationwide once again.
"Western areas will continue to see the highest accumulations."
Week 3 (Monday 14 November to Sunday 20 November)
They added: "There is a signal for high pressure to build across Ireland for this period. This will bring a spell of more settled weather. Conditions will be drier than average, though occasional showers or spells of rain are possible.
"Remaining slightly milder than average also, though with clearer, calmer nights there will be the chance of some frost.
Week 4 (Monday 21 November to Sunday 27 November)
"Little change is indicated then for Week 4. High pressure is signalled to remain over Ireland with drier, calmer conditions persisting. Rainfall accumulations will generally be below average.
"Temperatures will fall slightly back to normal or just above. So, once again, there is potential for some frost formation by night."
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