Good sunshine and high temperatures are expected this weekend, but these will be punctuated by rain and possible thunderstorms.
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rain warning for Cork and Kerry that will be in effect for 24 hours, beginning at 10am on Saturday. It warns there could be spot flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions in the two counties.
More broadly, the forecaster predicts sunshine with some occasional thundery showers for the coming days.
Met Éireann said Friday would start off fairly cloudy with patchy light rain. Conditions should gradually brighten up, with sunny spells and scattered showers developing throughout the day.
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The highest temperatures are expected to be between 17 and 21 degrees in light to moderate winds.
Saturday is expected to offer some pleasant weather. The forecaster predicts it will start generally dry with sunny spells and scattered showers.
Later, a band of rain will slowly spread from the southwest, turning heavy and possibly thundery at times. There is the potential for spot flooding in south Leinster and Connacht, with Dublin benefitting from somewhat drier weather. Highest temperatures of 16 to 21 degrees are expected alongside mostly light southerly breezes. It will be coolest in the southwest.
The forecaster predicts Friday and Saturday will see a moderate to high solar UV, which measures the strength of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation and its potential to cause harm to skin and eyes.
Sunday is also forecast to bring spells of sunshine along with isolated, heavy and possibly thundery showers. Highest temperatures of 17 to 21 degrees are predicted with light variable winds.
