Bank holiday weekend will see ‘a lot of good weather’

There will be "a lot of good weather" this bank holiday weekend but it won't be particularly warm, according to Met Éireann.

Meteorologist Harm Luijkx said the northwest flow which is currently over the Republic would “bring a lot of dry weather, but with some scattered showers”.

The bank holiday is likely to offer a calm before the storm, as rain and strong winds are expected after Monday.

Those making plans for the long weekend will be glad to know that dry, sunny spells are forecast for most of the country.

Temperatures are likely to reach 19 degrees Celsius on Saturday, with some light breezes, growing colder but remaining dry into the night.

Dry and sunny conditions with scattered showers are predicted for Sunday.

Low winds mean it should be pleasant in the sunshine, with highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees Celsius.

Clear skies are forecast for those planning outdoor activities on Monday, which will be mainly dry and bright.

However, forecasters warned of unsettled weather for the rest of the week.

Hay fever

There is good news also for fed-up hay fever sufferers, as the majority of grasses and trees have now finished producing pollen.

However, Met Éireann has warned that there is now a high to very high risk of fungal spores.

These tiny particles are most common during warm, humid nights and affect about 10 per cent of people with allergies.

Records continued to be broken last month, as June became the 14th consecutive month of record global heat.

Global temperatures in June remained above the 20th-century average of 15.5 degrees, making it the hottest June on record since 1880.