Ireland braces for a significant weather change this bank holiday weekend, with heavy rain and winds expected, but milder temperatures may offer some relief.
Galway: Ireland is getting ready for the bank holiday weekend, but there’s a weather twist. After last weekend’s chaos from Storm Eowyn, we enjoyed a brief calm. Now, forecasts show a big change is coming soon.
Weather maps indicate a large rain system is moving in for Saturday. This could disrupt outdoor plans for the bank holiday. Expect heavy rain and strong winds, but there’s a silver lining: temperatures will rise, bringing some milder weather.
Met Eireann warns of a “changeable weather pattern” as we enter February. They also promise some dry spells, so it’s not all bad news. For the bank holiday, they predict frost will clear Friday morning, leading to a mostly dry day with sunny moments.
Clouds will roll in from the west by evening, bringing drizzle and mist to coastal areas. Temperatures will range from 7C to 10C, with light winds shifting to a stronger breeze later. Friday night will be breezy with light rain in the southwest.
Saturday looks mostly cloudy and breezy, with scattered light rain. However, many areas, especially in north Leinster and east Ulster, may stay dry during the day. Expect temperatures between 9C and 12C.
Later Saturday night, rain will move in from the Atlantic, spreading east. The western half will clear by dawn on Sunday. Sunday morning will start dry and bright, with some hazy sunshine, but clouds will increase in the northwest later.
Temperatures will be between 7C and 10C, mostly dry on Sunday night, with a chance of light rain in coastal areas. Monday will be breezy with rain from the Atlantic, mainly affecting the west and northwest, while the rest of the country stays mostly dry.
Maximum temperatures will reach 10C to 12C, with rain spreading east on Monday night, becoming heavy in the south. Minimum temperatures will range from 5C to 8C, with strong winds easing overnight.
Looking ahead, next week starts with high pressure to the east and low pressure to the northwest. This could mean warmer temperatures and slightly more rain than usual for this time of year.
