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Mark O'Brien

Dublin weather forecast: Cold and windy weekend predicted for the capital

Forecasters are predicting a miserable weekend for the city with rain and blustery conditions expected.

Today will be mostly cool, and dry today but it is expected to get windy later on.

Saturday will remain cloudy but some sunny breaks will come through at times.

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Fresh and gusty southeasterly winds may bring some mist or patchy drizzle to parts of the coast or higher ground but it should be generally dry with highs of around 9C.

Sunday will be much the same, with some patches of mist and drizzle possible along the coast.

Met Eireann say the unsettled weather will remain until early next week.

The national forecast says: "Monday: Strong winds and heavy rain are likely again on Monday in much of Munster and Connacht, with some very heavy or thundery downpours possible especially in parts of the southwest.

"Some rain at times elsewhere also, but it's likely to be more scattered and there will good dry periods especially in more eastern and northeastern parts.

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"Afternoon temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees Celsius in very strong and blustery southeast winds with gales in coastal areas.

"Further persistent rain overnight Monday, but winds gradually easing. Overnight lows of 4 to 8 degrees Celsius.

"Tuesday : Rain for a time in eastern counties, clearing later. Drier and brighter further west with scattered showers.

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"Less cold with moderate winds on Tuesday with afternoon highs of 9 or 10 degrees in eastern areas but 13 or 14 degrees in the west and winds will be moderate easterly.

"Rain at times Tuesday night in eastern areas, but becoming mostly dry elsewhere with possibly some mist or patchy fog developing in places. Overnight lows of 4 to 7 degrees Celsius. 

"Wednesday: Milder and dry and bright in many places on Wednesday just scattered light showers in some western or southwestern parts. Highs of 10 to 14 degrees Celsius and light winds."

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