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Emma Nevin

Dublin weather: Spot flooding possible as Met Eireann issues grim weekend forecast

Met Eireann have warned of potential spot flooding and thundery downpours but have forecast highs of 19 degrees this weekend.

Some parts of the country will experience "some heavy and possibly thundery" showers today, with spot flooding possible. In Dublin, this morning will start off dull though mostly dry.

Conditions will somewhat brighten up from the afternoon with sunny spells and scattered showers, possibly turning heavy. Highest temperatures will reach 14 to 18 degrees with light to moderate southerly breezes.

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Dublin will have a cloudy start tomorrow with sunny spells from the afternoon. Scattered showers will move in with possible thundery downpours. Highest temperatures will range 15 to 18 degrees, in light to moderate southerly winds.

Here is Met Eireann's National Outlook for the coming days:

Sunday

"Sunny spells and scattered light showers during the morning and early afternoon, followed later by cloudier skies as rain and drizzle gradually extends countrywide, last to arrive to the east. Highest temperatures will range 14 to 19 degrees, warmest in the east, in moderate south to southwest winds.

Monday

"A day of sunny spells and scattered passing showers with a few heavy ones possible. Highest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees, in mostly moderate westerly winds.

Tuesday

"Outbreaks of rain in the west on Tuesday will spread eastwards, with sunny spells and isolated showers following. Highest temperatures of 12 to 16 degrees, with light southwesterly winds freshening and becoming westerly behind the rain."

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