ALERT: Met Éireann issues warning over 'temporary structures' amid bank holiday storm risk

Met Éireann is urging members of the public to monitor the latest weather forecasts over the bank holiday weekend due to risk of stormy conditions on Monday.

While a low pressure weather system is making its way towards Ireland, its exact path remains unclear and meteorologists are closely monitoring the situation.

According to Met Éireann, it will be unsettled in most places with wet and breezy weather, possibly turning "unseasonably windy.” 

Meteorologist Linda Hughes, says Monday will be unsettled with a risk of stormy condition. “A few weak weather fronts will move in at time over the next few days, but overall, there will be a good amount of dry weather, including most of Saturday and Sunday. We’re keeping an eye on bank holiday Monday though," she told Newstalk Breakfast.

READ NEXT: How to spot a rip current 'faster than an Olympic swimmer' ahead of Bank Holiday Weekend

Of particular concern is the timing as tens of thousands of people will be on the move over the bank holiday weekend with many events taking place across the country.

Ms Hughes says the presence of temporary structures such as tents, marquees and bouncy castles could create a difficulty if there are stormy conditions.

“There’s lots of temporary structures up for festivals and other outdoor events and greater numbers of people travelling on Bank Holiday Monday. So, it’s something to keep in mind if making plans," she said there is a greater change of significant damage being caused compared to a storm during the winter months.  

Meanwhile, according to the latest Met Eireann forecast, Friday will be mostly cloudy with isolated light showers at first. Later in the day, it will become drier and brighter for the afternoon and evening with sunny spells developing, with highest temperatures of 16 to 21 degrees. 

Saturday will start dry with cloud spreading from the west through the morning and the afternoon, bringing patches of light rain and drizzle by evening. Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees. 

Sunday morning will see cloud and rain clear from the southeast and for the remainder of the day there will be dry and bright weather with a few showers in the northwest. Highest temperatures of 16 to 21 degrees. 

Explaining the uncertainty about Monday's forecast, Linda Hughes said Met Éireann’s High Resolution model can only forecast up to 60 hours in advance and that the current forecasts are based on other models such as the European, US and UK models.

While these models are not all quite in agreement on the forecast, Hughes warned that Ireland may experience “stormy” weather conditions. 

Given the uncertaintity Ms Hughes advised people keep informed. “Stay up to date with Met Éireann as the forecast becomes more certain," she said.