Clare Weather - Wednesday, May 31, 2023

THE HOT weather streak continues today. Plenty of sunshine and only a small bit of patchy cloud. Winds will be moderate for most, but sea breezes will develop locally along the west coast. Temperatures will climb to between 20 and 24 degrees Celsius, although it's expected to be slightly cooler along the coast.

NATIONAL OUTLOOK

A long spell of dry and settled weather is expected as high pressure remains positioned close to Ireland.

Dry overnight tonight with long clear spells and just a few patches of mist or fog. Lowest temperatures of eight to 11 degrees in light northeast or variable winds.

Any mist patches will clear quickly tomorrow morning to leave a dry day with lots of sunshine. Highest temperatures will generally range between 19 and 24 degrees, again slightly cooler in some coastal areas due to onshore breezes. Dry with mostly clear skies on Thursday night with just a few patches of mist or fog. Lowest temperatures of eight to 11 degrees in mostly light easterly or variable winds.

Friday looks set to be another dry day with sunny spells and variable amounts of cloud. Maximum temperatures of 18 to 24 degrees, but again slightly less warm along Irish Sea coasts. Winds will be light to moderate northeast or variable winds. Dry on Friday night with mostly clear skies. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 12 degrees in light easterly breezes.

Little change is expected for the June Bank Holiday weekend with high pressure positioned near Ireland bringing largely dry and settled weather. There will be lots of sunshine and just a little patchy cloud. Afternoon highs will generally range from 18 to 24 degrees, warmest in the west. Irish Sea coastal areas will be cooler at times due to onshore breezes.