'Mini heatwave' on the way for Ireland this week as experts warn of a scorching 32 degrees
Friday is set to see the best of the hot weather
Met Éireann have upgraded their temperatures for the week ahead with temperatures set to soar to 18 degrees but experts have warned some parts of the country could potentially feel as hot as a scorching 32 degrees in direct sunlight.
While typical weather for the first week in April is usually a lot cooler with rain showers, this week will see temperatures soar with widespread sunshine and heat, putting Ireland ahead of popular sunny destinations like Spain and Portugal.
The national forecaster reads temperatures for how warm it feels in the shade, where temperatures are constant, but they are advising the public to be prepared for a 'mini-heatwave' as real-feel temperatures in direct sunlight could see the heat reaching over 30 degrees, particularly in the west of Ireland.
The current heat is due to a high-pressure system over the country which generally bring dry weather with plenty of blue skies and sunshine with a lack of rainfall, making them a key factor for a 'mini-heatwave'.
The week ahead will see the high pressure continue with a chance of some showery rain arriving into southern parts on Thursday but overall plenty of dry weather and sunshine is in store for the rest of the week.
Tuesday will see spells of hazy sunshine at first will give way to widespread sunshine as the day goes on. Highest temperatures of 11 to 17 degrees, coolest along southern and eastern counties due to a moderate to fresh southeasterly wind.
Dry and clear tonight with southeasterly winds easing largely light to moderate, and just occasionally fresh. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 8 degrees.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, will be another fine day, staying dry with widespread sunshine. Highest temperatures of 11 to 17 degrees, again coolest in the east and south in a light to moderate southeasterly wind.
Thursday will be mainly a dry and sunny day. Some cloud and showery rain may move into southern coastal parts in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 12 to 17 degrees, coolest near the east coast due to a moderate to fresh easterly wind.
Some light showery rain may move in from the south through the night. Further north it will stay dry and clear. Lowest temperatures of 5 to 10 degrees, coolest in Ulster, in light to moderate easterly winds.
Friday will see light showers will die out early on to leave a largely dry and sunny day. Highest temperatures of 12 to 18 degrees, mildest in the west in a light to moderate easterly wind.
Current indications for the weekend suggest our weather will return to settled, dry and bright conditions again in time for the weekend.