Met Éireann pinpoints when mini-heatwave will end in latest weekend weather update

As the entire country enjoys this very mini-heatwave, Met Éireann have now predicted when we can expect an end to the dry and hot weather in their latest weather update.

With temperatures to hit 29 degrees in some parts of the country on Friday, it is to be the hottest day of the year so far. And although the weekend is to remain warm, some outbreaks of showers and thunderstorms may dampen any hopes of a dry day at the beach. 

As well as this, Met Éireann have warned that as the days go on the weather will become more unsettled as an Atlantic regime takes hold.

Here is the forecast for the coming days according to Met Éireann. 

Friday night will be dry in most areas, though a few isolated showers are possible in parts of Ulster and Leinster. It will be a mild one, with temperatures not falling below 12 to 17 degrees.

Saturday will be warm with plenty of sunshine for much of the country, although it will be cloudier at times in western areas. Scattered showers will develop, some of which may turn heavy and possibly thundery. Highest temperatures will range from 19 to 25 degrees and it will be warmest in the eastern half of the country.

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On Saturday night, most areas will remain dry and clear overnight, with a few lingering showers in the southwest and northeast. Mist and fog patches may form along southern coasts. Later in the night, a band of heavier and more persistent rain will spread from the west. Mild conditions will persist, with temperatures not dropping below 12 to 15 degrees.

Sunday will start off bright in many areas. However, rain will move in from the west during the morning, followed by sunny spells and more scattered showers. It will feel fresher and breezier than of late, with top temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees, again, it will be warmest in the east.

Sunday night will be mostly dry with clear spells, although isolated showers may occur along southern and western coasts. Temperatures will fall to between 9 and 12 degrees.

Monday will be off to a bright start with just a few isolated showers, but rain is expected to spread later. Daytime temperatures will reach 13 to 18 degrees and feeling cooler in northern areas. 

Tuesday will be generally cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Some brighter intervals may break through in the north and west. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees.