Heavy showers set to batter Ireland as weather expert pinpoints one area to escape rain
Despite the clocks leaping forward this weekend to welcome longer, brighter evenings, it appears we're in for a few gloomy and wet days, with heavy showers predicted across the country.After enjoying a largely dry and sunny week, the rain is poised to make an unwelcome comeback on Saturday. Forecasts suggest heavy, potentially thundery showers, with the possibility of hail and even sleet on higher ground.Further bouts of heavy rainfall are anticipated on Sunday and into the early part of next week, with these changeable conditions likely to persist until the following weekend.However, not all areas will be drenched in the coming days. Weather expert Alan O'Reilly, the man behind the widely-followed Carlow Weather social media account, has indicated that the latest weather charts suggest the Southeast of the country may dodge the worst of the dismal weather.O'Reilly shared a chart detailing the expected rainfall amounts across Ireland over the next seven days. It seems Cork, Waterford and Wexford may stay relatively dry, while western counties like Galway, Sligo and Mayo should prepare for a soggy few days, reports the Irish Mirror."Rainfall amounts for next 7 day varies across the models but the Southeast forecast to be driest spot," he stated.Met Éireann's most recent forecast indicates that the northern regions will bear the brunt of Saturday's weather, with heavy downpours expected, while Sunday will begin wet and blustery, as rain in the northwest spreads southeastwards during the morning hours.The dreary weather will persist into Monday, with rainfall predicted throughout the coming week.Met Éireann's latest forecast is available below.Met Éireann National OutlookSaturday (March 28): Bright conditions today featuring scattered showers and sunny intervals. The northern half of the country will experience the most frequent showers, with some heavy or thundery bursts accompanied by hail, and the possibility of sleet on elevated terrain. Showers will become more isolated as the afternoon and evening progress. Peak temperatures of 7C to 10C amid moderate to fresh westerly to northwesterly winds, which will ease later.Tonight: Predominantly dry and clear initially this evening, with only isolated showers. Cloud cover will increase from the west, bringing outbreaks of rain to the northwest by morning. Minimum temperatures of 2C to 6C. Light to moderate southwesterly winds will intensify towards daybreak. Sunday (March 29): A wet and breezy start tomorrow, Sunday, as rain spreads from the northwest towards the southeast during the morning, accompanied by fresh to strong and gusty southwest winds. The rainfall will turn heavy at times, particularly across northwestern areas, bringing the risk of localised flooding. Brighter conditions with sunny spells and scattered showers will develop during the afternoon as the rain moves southwards, while winds ease and shift westerly. Highest temperatures ranging from 9C to 13C.Sunday night: Mostly dry with clear skies initially, though scattered showers will affect northern areas. Cloud cover will gradually increase from the west overnight. Lowest temperatures dropping to between 6C and 9C in generally moderate west to northwest winds.Monday: A mild but rather overcast day as cloud builds across the nation bringing patchy light rain and drizzle. Highest temperatures reaching 9C to 13C or 14C in moderate to fresh northwesterly winds.Monday night: Staying cloudy with patchy light rain, drizzle and mist persisting. Lowest temperatures holding between 7C and 10C in light to moderate westerly breezes.Tuesday: Another mild and predominantly cloudy day featuring patchy rain and drizzle, though occasional brighter intervals will emerge. Highest temperatures climbing to 11C to 14C in largely moderate westerly winds.Wednesday: Expected to turn wetter than preceding days as bands of rain push in from the northwest. Highest temperatures between 10C and 13C in mainly moderate westerly winds, turning northerly. Looking ahead: While there remains some uncertainty regarding the specifics, conditions are expected to remain changeable with occasional rainfall alongside dry spells.Want to see more of the stories you love from Dublin Live? Making us your preferred source on Google means you’ll get more of our exclusives, top stories and must-read content straight away. To add Dublin Live as a preferred source, simply click here.
