There is ‘a lot of uncertainty’ surrounding the weather in the run-up to Easter — but early indications suggest that things aren’t looking good.
The country has, unfortunately, remained in the midst of cold Spring weather — and, coupled with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the price of heating up the house has skyrocketed.
While we’re all waiting for Spring to finally, well, spring with a spell of good weather, Met Éireann has indicated that there are no real details surrounding the weather leading into next weekend.
However, Carlow meteorologist Alan O’Reilly has painted a bit more of a grim picture, stressing that while it’s early days yet, it’s probably going to be a fair bit colder in the next week.
‘Still a lot of uncertainty around Easter weekend with a risk of wind and rain Saturday,’ Alan wrote on Twitter (X). ‘No sign of any real heat with cooler air more likely, bad news for all those home heating oil users with no real reduction in cost.’
Looking to the weather for the next few days, Met Éireann has said that Saturday will be a bright one, with sunny spells and scattered showers, most frequent over the northern half of the country. Some of the showers will be heavy or thundery, but becoming increasingly isolated as the day continues. Highest temperatures of 7C to 10C.
People walk with umbrellas on a wet rainy day on Henry Street Dublin. (Credit: Leah Farrell/© RollingNews.ie)
Saturday night will be largely dry and clear at first, with just isolated showers. Cloud will then build from the west, with outbreaks of rain following into the northwest towards morning. Lowest temperatures of just 2C to 6C.
While we’ll be getting a grand stretch in the evening on Sunday, it’ll be wet and breezy to kick off proceedings, spreading southeast towards morning. The rain will be heavy at times, especially in the northwest, with some flooding possible. Sunny and dry spells will follow, with highest temperatures of 9C to 13C.
Sunday night will start off largely dry and clear, with isolated northerly showers before cloud spreads from the west. Lowest temperatures of 6C to 9C.
Kicking off holy week, Monday will be mild but becoming quite dull as clouds extend across the country, with patchy and light drizzle on the way. Highest temperatures of 9C to 13-14C.
Monday night will continue cloudy, with patchy light rain, drizzle and mist. Temperatures won’t fall too sharply, however, with lows of 7C to 10C.
Tuesday will be another mild and generally cloudy day with patchy rain and drizzle, but some brighter spells will break through at times too. Highest temperatures of 11C to 14C.
Wednesday will see things take a turn for the worse, as it’s likely to be wetter than previous days as outbreaks of rain move in from the northwest. Highest temperatures of 10C to 13C.
For the rest of the week, things are uncertain details-wise — although Met Éireann has warned that conditions are likely to continue mixed with rain at times broken up by dry intervals.
* This article was originally published on Extra.ie.
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