Throughout the Easter holidays, Met Éireann anticipates ongoing changeable weather conditions, incorporating both showers and robust winds. Despite this, the weekend is set to experience a slight temperature increase. Wednesday evening will consist of the occasional lasting isolated shower, and the gradual emergence of extended periods of clear and dry weather. Early Thursday morning will welcome a blend of clouds and clear intervals only to be replaced by cloud cover as the day progresses. Scattered showers may develop around midday and as the afternoon ensues, the rainfall may intensify to become heavy or hail-filled, and potentially thunderous, however, this will dissipate by the evening.
Come Friday, the initial part of the day will mainly be dry with intermittent cloud cover and sunny periods. As the day continues, showers will manifest nationwide and will be further amplified by strengthening southerly gusts. These showers can potentially intensify but should gradually diminish by evening. Under such conditions, temperatures will likely range between 9 to 12 degrees. An evening comprising of clear intervals and sparse showers can be anticipated for Friday night. A crisp southerly wind shall persist throughout the night, leading to slightly low temperatures between 0 to 3 degrees, hence, the possibility of frost cannot be overlooked.
Easter Saturday’s weather can best be described as “rather unsettled”, albeit warmer. The afternoon and evening will once again witness bouts of showers due to a brisk southerly current potentially heavy at times. The projected top temperatures on Saturday will range between 10 to 12 degrees. According to predictive models, the changeable weather conditions will persist throughout Easter Sunday with widespread showers in the afternoon and evening, accompanied by potent southerly winds.