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Paul Moore

Ireland weather: Met Eireann warns of 'risk of wind and rain-related events' in September forecast

With August seeing a mix of temperatures in the high 20s and the occasional weather warning too, the recent conditions have been somewhat mixed and this trend is set to continue in September.

However, Met Eireann has said that two of the upcoming four weeks will be characterised by a spell of lower pressure that could increase the risk of wind and rain-related events for this period.

The meteorological service has said that "warnings cannot be ruled out at this time" for the weeks ahead.

On this note, here's how the next four weeks are shaping up...

Week 1 (Monday 30, August to Sunday, 5 September)

A spell of high pressure will continue to dominate the weather pattern with well below average rainfall expected.

Thankfully, the temperatures will return closer to average in the east of the country with the northeasterly airflow being maintained while temperatures will remain slightly above average in the west.

Met Eireann has said: "Benign weather conditions should continue with an overall low hazards risk."

Week 2 (Monday, 6 September to Sunday, 12 September)

The front of high pressure will move away, allowing a west to southwesterly airflow to establish itself.

This week is expected to see slightly above average rainfall and temperatures. The return of lower pressure could increase the risk of wind and rain-related events for this period.

Warnings cannot be ruled out at this time.

Week 3 (Monday, 13 September to Sunday, 19 September)

With low pressure dominating, the west to northwest flow will return with temperatures being averge for this time of year.

However, the country will have a slightly above average rainfall risk during this period too. The potential risk of isolated wind or rain events will continue through the period too.

Week 4 (Monday, 20 September to Sunday, 26 September)

Met Eireann has said: Week 4 carries on like week 3 with a predominantly northwesterly airflow keeping temperatures near average and slightly above average rainfall is expected.

The pattern suggests that upper-level wind will shift further north potentially reducing the wind and rain hazards risk as the period progresses."

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