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Emma Nevin

Met Eireann forecast dry and sunny week but warn of potential heavy showers for Electric Picnic

Met Eireann have forecast highs of 22 degrees this week with dry weather and sunny spells on the way.

However, there is bad news for those going to Electric Picnic as "current indications suggest that Friday and next weekend will be more unsettled with heavy showers or longer spells of rain at times".

Today will be dry in Dublin with "a fair amount of cloud and some sunny intervals". There will be highest temperatures of 17 or 18 degrees with light to moderate easterly breezes.

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Tomorrow will also see largely dry weather across the capital with "bright or sunny spells". Highest temperatures will be 19 to 21 degrees.

While there is no further forecast for Dublin, here is what Met Eireann's national outlook says:

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

"Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will all be mainly dry with sunny spells and just a few showers at times. Highest temperatures of 19 to 22 degrees for much of the country, but not quite as warm in eastern coastal areas where temperatures will reach about 17 or 18 degrees due to mainly light to moderate easterly breezes.

"Lowest night time temperatures will range from about 9 to 12 degrees.

Friday and next weekend

"Current indications suggest that Friday and next weekend will be more unsettled with heavy showers or longer spells of rain at times."

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