Ireland weather: Update on Hurricane Kirk as Met Eireann shares where heavy rain will hit

We're in for a mix of sunny spells and heavy showers this week according to Met Eireann, while Carlow Weather has given an update on the aftermath of Hurricane Kirk

Met Eireann predicts heavy rain will hit parts of the country this week - as one weather forecaster has given an update on the aftermath of Hurricane Kirk.

A number of weather warnings were issued over the weekend as heavy rain affected certain counties, amid reports that Ireland could be hit by the tail end of a hurricane this week.

According to Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather, it currently looks like Ireland shouldn't be too impacted by the remnants of this storm.

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"#Kirk staying well South of us but likely to hit Portugal, Spain and France with one model the ARPEGE model showing him intensifying and hitting France hard Wednesday night. Thankful we are dodging this one," he posted on X on Sunday evening.

We are still expected to get showers of heavy rain throughout the week, but the good news is that there will be some sunny spells too.

Here is Met Eireann 's current forecast for the week:

Monday 7th October

There will be a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers, some heavy. Rain will develop in the southeast late in the evening. Highest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees in a light to moderate south to southeast wind.

Tuesday 8th October

Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain. The best of any sunny spells will be in the south. Some heavy showers are possible in the southeast later in the day. Highest temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees with light to moderate northerly winds.

Wednesday 9th October

Quite cloudy on Wednesday morning, with outbreaks of rain mainly in the northwest and southeast. It will become drier and brighter as the day goes on with sunny spells developing in many areas. Highest temperatures of 9 to 14 degrees with a light to moderate northerly breeze.

Thursday 10th October

Mostly dry with sunny spells but a few showers will drift into the north and northwest on a light to moderate north to northwest breeze. Cool, with temperatures reaching between 8 and 12 degrees.

Friday 11th October

Cloudy with scattered showers in the north and west but drier with sunny spells in other areas. Highest temperatures of 9 to 13 degrees.

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