Better weather expected this week, but impacts of flooding still being felt

A van drives through flood water in Shillelagh, Co Wicklow, after heavy rain earlier this week. Picture: Naoise Culhane

The weather is set to improve this week with drier conditions but Met Éireann has said that further flooding is expected on Sunday. 

The national forecaster said the "impacts of recent rainfall will continue in parts with further flooding possible in Leinster and Munster". 

Sunday started out dry and cloudy with some isolated rain, drizzle and mist. It's set to become sunnier in the north later with some isolated showers expected. 

Long clear spells with the chance of a stray shower was expected for the day, with temperatures of between 0C to 4C. 

Monday will see a dry day with sunny spells. Cloud will then build in from the northwest before some rain and drizzle moves into parts of Ulster and Connacht on Monday evening.

Colder weather is set for Monday night, with temperatures of 0C to 4C. However, it will be a degree or two milder in western coastal areas. 

Tuesday will see more rain and drizzle before it clears to give sunny spells and scattered showers. Highs of 7C to 10C are expected. 

It will remain dry and clear on Tuesday night, with lows of -1C to 3C expected. 

Looking into further next week, Wednesday will remain dry but cold, with "good spells of sunshine for many". 

Showers are expected for the north and northwest, which may turn wintry. 

Thursday will stay dry and bright for most with long sunny spells and isolated showers, cloud will then start to build up in the west later in the evening. 

According to Met Éireann, current indications for Friday and the weekend show more unsettled conditions developing, which can see outbreaks of rain and an increase of temperature.