Photograph: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos“Lovely, fine, sunny weather” is in store for the bank holiday weekend, according to a forecast for the coming week from Met Éireann. The outlook is for a prolonged warm settled spell with a high pressure dominating, stretching well into the bank holiday weekend – at least. Meteorologist Deirdre Lowe said the fine weather should continue for about another week, until it becomes less certain. The blocking high pressure system also diverts the jet stream, sending low pressure systems to the north and to the south of the island. Most wildfires in Ireland are a result of human activities and are therefore avoidable” the Met Éireann analysis said.

Source: The Irish Times May 31, 2023 11:18 UTC