Met Eireann has predicted that thunder could strike in Dublin this afternoon.
There will be heavy downpours in the capital starting from this afternoon, with temperature highs of 10 to 12 degrees. The morning will begin with sunny spells and just the occasional shower before more turbulent weather kicks in.
The showers will become frequent in the middle of the day, merging to long spells of rain. Met Eireann has also forecast gusty south to southwest winds, which will be strongest at the coast.
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The evening will remain blustery but rainfall will subside to just the occasional overnight shower. Lowest temperatures will range from 4 to 7 degrees.
The forecast for the next few days remains unsettled, with a further risk of hail and lightning. Here it is below.
Thursday
Another day of sunny spells and showers on Thursday. Some of the showers will be heavy and prolonged bringing the possibility of hail and lightning. Maximum temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees in fresh and gusty southerly winds.
Friday
A windy day on Friday with widespread showers, some heavy and prolonged, especially in the west and north of the country. There is the continued chance for hail and some thundery downpours. Highest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees with strong and gusty southwest winds, veering westerly later. Showers will become mostly confined to Atlantic coastal counties on Friday night with long dry and clear spells developing elsewhere. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees in strong westerly winds easing overnight.
Saturday
It looks set to be a day of sunny spells and scattered showers on Saturday. However, there is the chance of a spell of more persistent rain affecting southern counties for a time. Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees with mostly light winds. A colder night is forecast for Saturday night with clear spells and isolated showers. Lowest temperatures of 0 to 4 degrees in moderate northerly breezes.
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