Galway's weather change as Met Eireann forecast thunderstorms after hottest day
Things are about to take a ‘sharp’ turn according to Met Eireann
Met Eireann’s latest weather forecast predicts that thunderstorms could hit parts of the west after what is expected to be the hottest day for a while.
The National Forecaster says Thursday will be another humid day with generally very warm and hot weather - the best of which will be across the midlands and the east of the country.
There will be outbreaks of rain and showers across Connacht, Ulster and west Munster where the likelihood of thunderstorms is high.
It will be mainly dry for much of the day besides with a few “sharp” thundery bursts during the evening as cloud forms.
Highest temperatures will range between 23-31C depending where you are in the country with the east being the hottest.
Here’s what Met Eireann are saying weather wise for tonight and into the weekend:
Tonight: “Rather cloudy and humid for a time with showers or showery outbreaks of rain and drizzle continuing to move eastwards, along with the chance of a few lingering thunderstorms.
“However, a clearance to fresher weather conditions will extend from the Atlantic overnight with clear spells and just a few isolated light showers to follow. Lowest temperatures of 12 degrees in the west, still up to 17 degrees in the east, in light to moderate southwest winds, veering west to northwest.”
Tomorrow: “Friday will be a fresher day, with a fair deal of cloud around, but some sunny spells too. There'll be plenty of dry weather with just some well scattered showers, mainly in the west and north. Highest temperatures will range from 17 degrees in the northwest up to 23 or 24 degrees in the southeast, in light to moderate northwest breezes.”
Overview: “Mainly dry on Saturday, with the likelihood that it'll be mostly dry on Sunday too. It looks like an Atlantic more changeable regime will take over from Monday.”