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DONEGAL is basking in glorious sunshine today, and our weather is finally going to get better, say forecasters.
There may be some isolated showers over the next few days but Peter O’Donnell from Irish Weather Online says warm weather has finally arrived.
And temperatures could reach 23C next week – beach weather at last!
Today should see temperatures reach up to 18C.
“It’s already beautiful across Donegal and the rest of the country will see that weather with them as the day goes on,” he said.
He added: ”There continue to be indications of a warm spell with an easterly source as higher pressure develops from the Azores to northern Scandinavia. Highs could be in the 18-23 C range at times in early June.
“There would be either one long unbroken dry spell, or two dry spells with a brief interruption from cooler, showery conditions, depending on which guidance for the second week ahead proves to be the more accurate.”
Here’s what else is in store:
TONIGHT … Some clear intervals, then partly cloudy, rather mild with lows in the range of 6-10 C.
THURSDAY … Sunny intervals, only a few isolated showers mainly in north, highs 14-18 C. A few locations could flirt with 20 degrees if there’s enough sunshine and a breeze from land (inland south is favoured).
FRIDAY … Variable cloud, one or two showers likely, 2-5 mm rainfalls, lows about 7 C and highs about 16 C.
WEEKEND OUTLOOK … Sunny intervals, showers more isolated and confined to north, a bit warmer too, highs near 19 C and possibly low 20s in some parts of inland south and east.
FURTHER OUTLOOK … There continue to be indications of a warm spell with an easterly source as higher pressure develops from the Azores to northern Scandinavia. Highs could be in the 18-23 C range at times in early June. There would be either one long unbroken dry spell, or two dry spells with a brief interruption from cooler, showery conditions, depending on which guidance for the second week ahead proves to be the more accurate.