The weather over the weekend is set to stay unsettled due to another area of low pressure which will steer towards Ireland and become stationary over the country until early next week giving heavy falls of rainfall on Friday night into Saturday.

That rain will clear to the north later Saturday morning with drier weather following for Saturday but some showers also these mainly across western coastal counties on Saturday afternoon and evening.

The above image shows the low pressure system which will make its way towards Ireland this weekend.

Thunderstorm risk

Sunday 9th May 2021

Starting Sunday there will be the risk of heavy downpours across parts of Ireland some of these possibly forming into thunderstorms at this stage the west and northwest look most at risk. Solar heating will aid the development of these heavy convective showers on Sunday

Monday 10th May 2021

Monday again will see the risk of heavy downpours with the risk of some of these leading to flooding in places. Some of these showers again will have the potential to develop into active thunderstorms. Highest risk will be across the western half of Ireland from west Ulster, Ccnnacht to west Munster. Some warnings may be issued for thunderstorms and the risk of flooding.

Tuesday 11th May 2021

Again Tuesday there will be the risk of thundery downpours across Ireland with the risk of active thunderstorms again with some warnings possible. The fine details of forecasting these thundery showers will be known closer to the day.

Wednesday and later next week

Wednesday will see the risk of further thundery showers in parts of Ireland. Thursday and Friday will see the mix of sunshine and showers but showers will be less heavy and with the low pressure finally clearing Ireland it looks set to open the door to warmer and drier weather.

Conditions look set to turn warmer and drier next weekend

The latest model output for next weekend into the following week is for drier weather with high pressure building. It also looks set to turn a little warmer also with temperatures possibly rising into the high teens. View our Monthly forecast for the latest