Ireland’s Weather Crazy Rollercoaster: From Sunshine to Thunderstorms – Brace Yourselves!
Hold onto your umbrellas, Ireland! After basking in unseasonably warm sunshine, a dramatic weather shift is upon us. Today, March 21st, 2025, marks the beginning of a turbulent period, with heavy rain and potential thunderstorms set to lash the country.
National Weather Overview in Ireland
| Region | Morning | Afternoon | Evening & Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leinster | Dry with hazy sunshine. | Showers developing, becoming widespread; heavy and thundery at times. | Persistent rain; temperatures dropping to 4-9°C. |
| Munster | Early morning showers in the west. | Showers spreading; risk of thunderstorms. | Continuous rain; fresh to strong northerly winds near coasts. |
| Connacht | Mostly dry start. | Rain spreading from southeast; occasional heavy downpours. | Overcast with ongoing rain; light to moderate winds. |
| Ulster | Dry with some sunshine. | Rain reaching all areas; chance of heavy showers. | Cloudy with persistent rain; cooler temperatures overnight. |
What to Expect Today
- Temperatures: 11-15°C, mild but deceptive.
- Winds: Light to moderate east to southeast, becoming variable; fresh to strong northerly winds developing near west and southwest coasts overnight.
- Rain: Showers or longer spells of rain developing around noon in the southeast, extending northwestwards with heavy or thundery downpours possible.
Why You Should Care
- Commuters: Prepare for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain and potential thunderstorms.
- Outdoor Workers: Plan for interruptions; lightning poses a serious risk.
- Event Organizers: Consider contingency plans for outdoor activities.
- General Public: Stay updated with local weather reports; avoid unnecessary travel during peak storm periods.
Marine Warnings
- Small Craft Warning: Southeasterly winds will reach force 6 at times from Slyne Head to Bloody Foreland to Belfast Lough, valid from 06:00 Friday 21/03/2025 to 15:00 Friday 21/03/2025.
Looking Ahead
The unsettled weather pattern is expected to persist into the weekend, with further showers or longer spells of rain on Friday night, most persistent over the western half of the country. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 9 degrees with mostly light southeast or variable breezes, but fresh to strong northerly winds will develop near west and southwest coasts overnight. On Saturday, showers will continue, with temperatures ranging from 10 to 14 degrees, but it will be cooler on Sunday as northerly breezes set in.
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