Temperatures set to rise into the low 20s across Ireland this weekend
High pressure currently sits across Ireland to end this week and over this weekend the high pressure system will strengthen with this weekend set to be the warmest and best weekend so far in 2021
Pollen levels will be high over this weekend until next week with the main type of pollen been tree.
Birch tree pollen is now airborne with a high risk, especially during sunny weather. Ash and the milder willow pollen also airborne.
Grass pollen risk is low and will remain low until May
Weed pollen risk is low for now but the season will start again in late April/May
remaining dry this weekend with good sunny spells across Ireland
This weekend the weather will remain dry with good sunny spells as high pressure looks set to stay sitting over Ireland which is good news for you none rain lovers. The ridge of higher pressure can be seen in the below chart sitting across Ireland this weekend.
SATURDAY 24TH APRIL 2021
High pressure stays in place on Saturday with the high pressure system strengthen which will give good bright and sunny spells across Ireland with temperatures between 14C to 22C warmest in the west, northwest and southwest.
Dry overnight with clear spells on Saturday. Temperatures will range between 4C to 7C.
Pollen
Pollen levels will be High on Saturday and the main pollen type will be Tree.
UV Forecast
UV Levels will be high on Saturday under clear sky’s. There will be the risk of sunburn.
SUNDAY 25TH APRIL 2021
High pressure stays in place again on Sunday with good bright and sunny spells across Ireland with temperatures between 13C to 20C warmest in the west, northwest and midlands again.
Dry overnight with clear spells on Sunday. Temperatures will range between 4C to 7C.
Pollen
Pollen levels will be High on Sunday and the main pollen type will be Tree.
UV Forecast
UV Levels will be high on Sunday under clear sky’s. There will be the risk of sunburn
MONDAY 26TH APRIL 2021
Monday will see good bright and sunny spells across Ireland but cloud also will build later in places with temperatures between 13C to 17C warmest in the west, northwest and midlands again.
Dry overnight with the best clear spells on Monday night across the southern half of Ireland with some cloud across northern parts . Temperatures will range between 4C to 7C.
Pollen
Pollen levels will be High on Monday and the main pollen type will be Tree.
UV Forecast
UV Levels will be high on Monday under clear sky’s. There will be the risk of sunburn
TUESDAY 27TH APRIL 2021
Tuesday will be cloudier with out breaks of showery rain as winds turn more northerly. Some of the showers may turn heavy for a time in the afternoon across eastern and northern areas with the risk if isolated thunderstorms. A cooler day with temperatures of 12C to 14C.
Turning dry overnight with clear weather spreading spreading southwards overnight clear first across Ulster.
Long range forecast for the rest of April and early May
The long range forecast outlook look rather good on the ECMWF and GFS models showing a nice end to April with high pressure dominating the weather .
The chart below is taken from the ECMWF weather model long range outlook which shows the pressure over Ireland between Monday the 26th of April to Monday the 3rd of April and shows high pressure than average. The below chart is the higher pressure which will sit across Ireland this weekend and weekend
Monday the 26th of April to Monday the 3rd of May
PINK/PURPLE : Higher than average - GREEN/BLUE - Lower than average
Early May Outlook
The week between 3rd of May and 3rd of May has low pressure to the west and south of Ireland . The ECMWF long range forecast show show a more unsettled pattern with a return to some low pressure systems moving in from the Atlantic from after the 3rd May the GFS forecast models also backs this idea up both model outlooks for the period around the May Bank Holiday can be seen below.
No massive warm spells of weather is expected over the rest of April into early may with temperatures around normally for the time of year in the mid teens possibly into the high teens later in the month.
The below charts are from the ECMWF Model which shows lower pressure than average across Ireland after the 3rd of May.
Monday the 3rd of May to Monday the 10th of May
PINK/PURPLE : Higher than average - GREEN/BLUE - Lower than average
The below chart is taken from the GFS model which is the American model which shows low pressure dominating after the 3rd of may with unsettled weather conditions .
FARMERS NOTE - VERY LITTLE RAINFALL AND A FIRE RISK LATER THIS WEEK
Rainfall amounts between Friday 23rd April and Monday 26th of April will bevery low with no rain expected. Some rain is expected again from Tuesday onwards into next weekend (May Bank Hoilday) but overall amounts look rather low with the highest amounts of around 15mm expected
FIRE RISK
With drier weather over this weekend and early week where rainfall amounts will be less than 1mm for much of Ireland this will mean good dry conditions which will increase the risk of gorse and forest fires later this weekend and over the weekend. There is a code orange high fire risk be prepared in place .
Based on recent fire activity, ignition risks appear to be mainly focussed on areas with public access, particularly peatland sites. The relaxation of some Covid-19 requirements mean that members of the public can now travel within their respective counties, and higher visitor activity levels at recreational sites can be expected. Members of the public intending to visit forests and other recreational sites are reminded to adhere to regulations introduced to limit the spread of Covid-19. Vehicles must not be parked at site entrances or impede emergency service access to forest roads. Visitors should not use barbeques or open fires at any stage.
BE PREPARED. BE VIGILANT. STAMP OUT FOREST FIRES
Advice to the General Public/Forest Visitors
Members of the public and visitors to recreational areas should cooperate with all requests regarding fire safety, obey all relevant bye-laws and be considerate in parking vehicles so as not to impede access by emergency vehicles.
Where fire outbreaks occur at or near recreational areas the following actions should be taken by visitors in the interests of safety.
1. Do not light fires in and around forests or open land.
2. Do not attempt to intervene or fight fires under any circumstances.
3. Gather all family/group members and move to a safe fuel-free location such as a car
park, upwind of the fire.
4. Telephone Fire and Rescue Services via 112 and report the fire and its location.
5. Evacuate if instructed to do so, and cooperate with all Emergency Service Instructions.
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Kenneth from the Donegal Weather Channel
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