Ireland looks set to enjoy a return to scorching summer weather this week, with the mercury forecast to hit 25C over the coming days, boosting hopes of another heatwave . The country basked in record-breaking heat at the end of last month, with six weather stations breaking their all-time maximum temperature records during the month of June. The highest temperature recorded was 32.2C in Athenry, Co Galway, on Thursday, June 25. Although the heatwave was followed by cooler and wetter conditions, Met Eireann have forecast
the return of clear blue skies and sizzling temperatures over the coming days – with 18 counties set to enjoy the best of the summer sunshine. According to the national foreacter, there will be a big difference in temperatures depending on where in the country you are, with a 9C swing between counties forecast. Met Eireann has said it will be w armest and sunniest in the south and east with those in Munster and Leinster set to enjoy the best of the sunny spells
on Sunday and Monday, though sunshine will become more widespread through Tuesday and on Wednesday Temperatures of 25C are forecast for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with a weather expert recently revealing that conditions are set to improve even further as we head into next weekend , and that it is “highly likely at this stage we will see another heatwave developing”. In Ireland, the definition of a heatwave is when five or more consecutive Summer Days of 25C are observed at a Met Éireann station.
“O ut to Thursday, Friday and into next weekend, and right the way through the weekend and into the following week, right the way out to the middle of the month, it is a case of pleasant, warm sunshine, at times even becoming hot locally, with temperatures up to the high 20s, perhaps even the low 30s,” said climate scientist Cathal Nolan of Ireland’s Weather Channel “”We are concerned about central and western Europe once again – France, northern Spain, western Germany and parts of
the south of England – where heatwave conditions are likely to develop. “And while we are on the topic – five days of 25C is what is required for an Irish heatwave, it is highly likely at this stage we will see another heatwave developing as we go through next week and into the following weekend.” Sunday – July 5 : A mostly cloudy start to the morning with mist and patches of rain or drizzle, mainly in the north and west. Sunny spells will
develop across much of Munster and Leinster through the day but it’ll stay largely cloudy with a little drizzle and mist in other areas. Highest temperatures will range from 15C in the northwest and along the west coast, up to 24C in the south and southeast, with light to moderate west to southwest winds. Tonight will be mainly cloudy. Patchy light rain, drizzle and mist will continue in parts of Ulster and Connacht with mainly dry conditions elsewhere, along with some limited clear spells. Lowest
temperatures of 11C to 15C, with light to moderate west to southwest winds. Monday – July 6 : Mostly cloudy to begin on Monday with patches of light rain and drizzle in the west and north, becoming confined to coastal areas in the afternoon. Warm sunny spells will develop in parts of Munster and Leinster, gradually spreading elsewhere later in the day. Highest temperatures will range between 16C in the northwest and 24C in the south and southeast, with light to moderate westerly winds. Monday
night : Mostly cloudy with a few spots of light rain, drizzle and patchy mist in the west and north on Monday night. Mainly dry with variable cloud and clear spells elsewhere. Lowest temperatures of 11C to 14C, with light to moderate west to southwest breezes. Tuesday – July 7 : Starting mostly cloudy, with patchy drizzle in the north and west. Sunny spells in the southeast at first will extend further to the north and west as the day goes on. Highest temperatures of
18C to 25C, warmest in the east and southeast, and a little cooler than this in the far northwest and along western coasts. Light to moderate westerly or variable winds. Tuesday night : Cloud and a few spots of drizzle in the west and northwest. Dry with clear spells elsewhere, with patches of mist and fog forming overnight. Lowest temperatures of 11C to 15C with light to moderate southwesterly or variable winds. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct
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