The weather in Ireland will be dry for the most part as we approach the weekend with some cloud and outbreaks of rain as temperatures reach highs of 25 degrees in parts.
According to Met Éireann, Friday will be mainly dry with a mix of cloud and sunny spells. The odd shower of light rain is possible. Highest temperatures of 16-24 degrees, coolest in the northwest and warmest in Leinster.
Friday night will also be mainly dry with clear spells, mainly over Munster and Leinster. It will become cloudier in Connacht and Ulster with patchy rain developing in parts of the west and northwest. Lowest temperatures of 8-13 degrees.
It will be mostly cloudy in west Munster, Connacht and Ulster on Saturday, with outbreaks of rain, extending into Leinster towards evening. Much of Leinster and Munster will be dry with bright or sunny intervals. Highest temperatures of 16-20 degrees in Connacht and Ulster and 20-25 degrees in Leinster and Munster.
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The national forecaster says Saturday night will be mild and cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain mainly in Ulster. The south will experience “decent dry intervals”. Temperatures will not fall below 11-16 degrees.
Sunday will be mostly cloudy as outbreaks of rain move slowly south-eastwards, becoming lighter and patchier before eventually clearing. Highest temperatures will range from 16 degrees in the northwest to 24 degrees in the southeast.
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Sunday night will be mainly dry with clear spells. It will be quite cool with lowest temperatures of nine to 14 degrees.
With the high temperatures continuing, Uisce Éireann said it was “appealing to the public to continue to do what they can to reduce unnecessary water use” as the national water conservation order remains in place.
“We are grateful for the support shown by customers across the country since the [order] was introduced and we have seen water demand fall in a number of areas,” it said.
However, with Met Éireann confirming that July was the driest on record and the second hottest since 1900, Uisce Éireann said “as a result many of our water sources remain under pressure and it will take some time for these sources to fully recover.”
The national water utility is encouraging people to report any leaks.
It said it would continue to monitor the situation across the country over the coming weeks.
Monday will be mainly dry with a mix of cloud and sunny spells. However, there will be a few showers. Highest temperatures of 17 to 22 degrees.
