Monday, 18th December – We’re set to experience a mild and mostly cloudy start to the week. We’ll see patchy rain, drizzle, mist, and fog throughout the day. Despite the overcast conditions, temperatures are expected to remain relatively mild, with afternoon highs ranging from 11 to 13 degrees. Light to moderate westerly winds will persist throughout the day.
Tonight’s Forecast – The weather takes a turn tonight, with rain becoming widespread and intensifying, especially near the south coast where there’s a risk of spot flooding. Northern regions can expect patchier rainfall, with a clearance beginning to push down from the northwest towards morning. Temperatures will drop to lows of 3 to 7 degrees, and winds will shift to light to moderate northerly breezes.
Tuesday, 19th December – Tuesday brings a change, with any remaining cloud and rain expected to clear in the morning, giving way to brighter, clearer conditions with sunny spells. However, a few showers may develop later in the day. The temperatures will be cooler, peaking at 7 to 9 degrees. Winds will shift to a west to northwest direction, increasing to moderate and occasionally fresh, with strong gusts along the west coast.
National Outlook
Tuesday Night – The night will start with clear spells and isolated showers, but cloud cover will increase from the Atlantic, bringing outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Early low temperatures of 2 to 6 degrees will rise overnight, accompanied by moderate to fresh westerly winds, strengthening to near gale force in coastal areas of the west and north.
Wednesday – The midweek outlook is breezy or windy and mostly cloudy, with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle, particularly heavy in the west and north. It’ll be milder than Tuesday, with temperatures reaching 9 to 11 degrees amid moderate to fresh and gusty westerly winds.
Wednesday Night – Continuation of windy conditions with further rain and drizzle. Mild temperatures will persist, ranging from 8 to 11 degrees in fresh to strong and gusty westerly winds.
Thursday – The weather will remain windy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Brighter, clearer conditions with blustery showers are expected later in the day. Afternoon highs will be between 7 to 11 degrees, accompanied by strong and gusty westerly winds.
Friday – The week ends with breezy conditions, though less windy than Thursday. The forecast suggests a mix of bright or sunny spells and possibly heavy showers. Afternoon temperatures will range from 6 to 10 degrees, with moderate to fresh and gusty west to northwest winds.
Next Weekend – The weekend is expected to be relatively mild, wet, and breezy, particularly in the west and north, with a chance of heavy rain. Brief colder spells could occur around Christmas Eve, adding a festive chill to the air.
Stay tuned for further updates and always prepare for changing weather conditions.