WEATHER chiefs have warned there’s mixed conditions or sun and rain on the way – before frost hits next week.
Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather said today will be dry to start before rain hits.
He said: “A dry start for most but rain in the northwest and rain will move across the country later this afternoon with a strong breeze making it feel fresh.”
The weather pro also said there’s some “Saharan dust” over Ireland this morning and it’s set to return on Monday also.
Forecaster Michelle Dillon warned that we will see some rain after our dry spell.
Met Eireann said today will see some low cloud moving up from the south, a little bit of mist and drizzle especially into southern parts.
Michelle said: “Once again a breezy day, it’s going to be a cloudy start to the day and staying cloudy.
“A little bit of mist and drizzle especially in the south, maybe parts of the east.
“Then low pressure taking over, with this weather front approaching, that’s going to be sending in some rain across the western half of the country.”
Tonight will bring “patchy outbreaks of rain” in southern and eastern counties.
Friday morning will bring some “bright or sunny spells” across northwest areas.
But it will turn “dull with mist and fog, along with patchy drizzle”.
Showery rain will spread from the south with some heavier bursts later in the day.
And highest temperatures will reach 10C to 13C.
Saturday will have a “wet and breezy” start before clearing north-westwards.
It will be mainly dry in the afternoon with the “odd heavy shower.
Michelle continued: “Then into Saturday, more outbreaks of showery rain spreading northwards, with some bright spells to follow and further showers too.”
Met Eireann bosses said it will remain “very mild for the time of year”.
And top temperatures on Saturday will reach 12C to 15C.
Sunday will be a dry day across most areas with “mild spells of spring sunshine”.
The meteorologist said: “By Sunday, overall it’s going to be mostly dry, plenty of sunshine too, perhaps still some showers in some southern areas.
“Temperatures at that stage of 12C to 16C, best values further to the west.”
Monday will be “cooler and breezier” but mostly a dry day with sunny spells.
She added: “Just a quick heads up, it’s going to be colder next week with some frost by night.”
