Unsettled conditions this weekend, but 'more settled and improved weather' forecast for next week

After a bleak day on Friday, conditions will improve as the weekend progresses, with things really heating up from Monday onwards. Picture: Larry Cummins

While Met Éireann is forecasting a return to sunshine and good temperatures next week, this weekend is looking more unsettled.

A status yellow rain warning will come into effect in place for Leinster, as well as Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan from 12pm this afternoon. Heavy rainfall is expected at times with the possibility of hail and thunder.

Highest temperatures 17 to 20 degrees, with mostly light southerly winds veering westerly later.

The warning will stay in place until 8pm tonight. 

Rain clearing northeastwards to sunshine and showers There's a chance of thunderstorms bringing localised flooding, through Leinster and east Munster from around lunchtime until early evening with a risk of hail within these storms🌧️⛈️⚠️
Highest temperatures 17 to 20 degrees🌡️ pic.twitter.com/01Mtk8apcg

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) August 21, 2021

On Sunday, Cork faces off against Limerick in the All Ireland hurling final in Dublin and GAA fans can expect an improvement in conditions.

Met Éireann says scattered showers can be expected but with a good deal of dry weather throughout the day, with bright sunny spells breaking through and temperatures of about 18C to 21C. Rain may linger for a time in parts of Munster and along the west coast.

Weather for the weekend:
Rain at first but high pressure on the way by the end of the weekend, signalling a more settled and improved picture, warmer too🌡️
➡️ https://t.co/9gKN6SVok4 pic.twitter.com/G6E7yNzNxG

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) August 20, 2021

From Monday, temperatures and conditions are expected to change for the better.

Good sunny spells will leave the way, with some overcast conditions in coastal areas, but we will see a return to sunshine and warm temperatures as the day moves on with highs of 19C to 23C.

Tuesday will be much the same, a warm day with temperatures in the low 20s and good sunshine coming through.