Unsettled Weather Pattern Set to Dominate Week Ahead
Wet and windy week ahead with rain and showers dominating. Temperatures staying cool at 12-18°C. Brief dry spells Thursday night before more rain returns Friday.
Motorists and outdoor enthusiasts should prepare for a particularly wet and windy period as forecasters predict sustained unsettled conditions throughout the week, with little respite expected even into the weekend.
Today's weather brings outbreaks of rain across the country, with meteorologists warning of heavy bursts expected during the late afternoon and evening hours. Temperatures will remain relatively cool for late May, peaking between 12 and 15 degrees Celsius. Southwest winds will be moderate to fresh, intensifying to strong conditions in western areas.
The overnight period offers only temporary relief, with initially dry conditions giving way to another spell of rain moving in from the southwest. Temperatures will drop to between 6 and 11 degrees, accompanied by moderate to fresh westerly winds that will shift to light southerly conditions by morning.
Tuesday morning continues the wet theme, with cloudy and wet conditions dominating the morning and early afternoon. However, there is some positive news as conditions are expected to clear to scattered showers later in the day. Temperatures will rise slightly, reaching 15 to 18 degrees with moderate to fresh westerly winds.
The extended outlook reveals no immediate end to the unsettled pattern. Wednesday begins with sunny spells and scattered showers, but cloud will increase throughout the day with rain spreading northeastwards across most areas during the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will remain modest at 13 to 16 degrees.
Thursday brings breezy and blustery conditions with a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers. Fresh to strong and gusty southwest to west winds will accompany temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees. While Thursday night may offer some respite with mostly dry conditions and clear spells, Friday sees rain returning across southern areas.
For those planning weekend activities, current indications suggest the unsettled weather pattern will persist, with further spells of rain and showers expected.
Hay fever sufferers should note that pollen levels are forecast to be moderate on both Monday and Tuesday. The UV index will vary between moderate to high in sunshine and low to moderate in cloudy conditions.
