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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
David Kent

Ireland weather: Met Eireann's mixed weekend forecast as heavy rain to stick around

The awful spell of weather we're experiencing over the last few days is set to continue into next week after a mixed bag of a weekend.

That's the latest prediction from Met Eireann, so make sure to pack an wet gear if you're heading out and about to the likes of the Garth Brooks concert in Croke Park.

But there is some slightly good news - it's going to be incredibly warm for this time of year so we'll be covered in both rain and sweat!

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Many across the country will have woken up this morning to monsoon-like conditions as rain pelted down.

Tourists brave wind and rain (PA Archive/PA Images)

Wednesday saw two weather warnings issued for five counties, including thunderstorm warnings as heavy rain caused issues with local floods.

Indeed, the national forecaster have said that Thursday will start cloudy with showers spreading across the country.

They warn: " Some will be heavy with the chance of isolated thunderstorms. Sunny spells will develop also, and it will become drier for many later in the evening. Highest temperatures of 17 to 20C"

Things do improve slightly on Friday, with some sunny spells in store, but rain will still be sticking around in the east and northeast.

"Rain will clear with well scattered showers developing for the rest of the day. The evening will be dry and bright for many. Highest temperatures of 18 to 21C" Met Éireann say.

The weekend is a mixed bag, with Saturday being a "dry day for most with isolated showers and sunny periods. However, it may turn cloudier in the southwest towards nightfall. Highest temperatures of 18 to 21C

"It will likely turn cloudy across the country on Saturday night with rain spreading to many areas from the southwest, turning heavy at times. A mild night with temperatures of 13 to 16C."

Sunday seems to be the biggest problem, as current indications suggest that it will "be a wet day with widespread heavy rain and moderate southerly winds. Highest temperatures of 17 to 20C"

Hurricane Danielle could cause issues with the outlook into next week, but Met Eireann hint it'll remain wet and windy.

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