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Dublin weather: Met Eireann pinpoints return of snow in brutal hail and thunderstorm forecast

Ireland is set for a miserable week as Met Eireann has issued a brutal forecast.

The country is set to be lashed by heavy rain, powerful gusts, thunderstorms, as well as possible snow, according to the national forecaster. Additionally, the first storm of the season is currently on the way.

Carlow Weather forecaster Alan O'Reilly said: "Latest high res charts show a very wet Tuesday and some models still have a risk of strong gusts but most show strongest winds tomorrow night and into Wednesday. Risk of over 20mm rainfall in parts of the south and higher ground. Showers also possibly turning wintry at night."

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Today will see widespread and frequent showers with a risk of hail and isolated thunderstorms possibly leading to spot flooding. The highest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees.

Heavy showers will become isolated tonight with long clear spells developing. The lowest temperatures will be around 1 or 3 degrees.

Tomorrow will start off with widespread showers with some turning heavy. More persistent rain will take over in the afternoon with the highest temperatures of 9 or 10 degrees.

There is no further forecast for Dublin but here's what Met Eireann's national outlook says:

Tuesday night

"Showers on coasts on Tuesday night may turn to sleet and snow over hills and high ground, it'll be mainly dry away from coastal areas. Lowest temperatures will range from zero to plus 1 degree with moderate to fresh westerly winds backing southerly. There is a chance of very strong winds in parts of the west and south towards morning.

Wednesday

"A strong northwest wind will develop on Wednesday bringing frequent squally showers throughout the day. Some of the showers will be heavy with a chance for isolated thunderstorms and hail and the showers may merge to longer spells of rain at times. Highest temperatures 7 to 9 degrees in fresh to strong and gusty northwest winds.

"Showers will become confined to coasts on Wednesday night with clear spells elsewhere. Lowest temperatures of 2 to 4 degrees in fresh and gusty northwest winds."

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