Weather experts predict a large anticyclone will form over Ireland, bringing calm weather and possibly intensifying as it moves towards Scandinavia this weekend
Dublin: A large anticyclone is forming over Ireland. It’s expected to get stronger this weekend. Weather experts are excited about this development.
Several weather models agree on the anticyclone forming over Ireland and the UK. It will then move towards Scandinavia. This is good news for calm weather.
An anticyclone means high pressure at its center. Air moves slowly around it, creating nice weather. However, there’s some uncertainty about how it will affect temperatures and rain.
Forecaster Paul Blight, with over 35 years of experience, says the models show good agreement. But they differ on the shape of the cold pool that may form with it.
As the cold pool deepens, it could lead to light rain or even snow. The deeper it gets, the more likely this is. It might also disrupt colder air coming in.
Met Eireann has released the forecast for tonight and tomorrow. Expect cloudy and wet conditions tonight, with heavy rain leading to some flooding.
By morning, the rain will turn into scattered showers. Winds will be fresh and gusty, especially near the coast. Temperatures will drop to 5 to 8 degrees Celsius.
Tomorrow, expect a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers. Some showers could be heavy, with a chance of hail and isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures will reach 7 to 9 degrees Celsius.
