Looks like this weekend will be a washout
Is another heatwave too much to ask for? 🙏
Last updated 19th Aug 2021
Just one month ago we were basking in glorious sunshine without a care in the world.
But the weather over the past few weeks has been another story entirely, with consistent grey skies, flash flooding and thunderstorms.
Unfortunately it doesn't look like it's going to brighten up anytime soon. It may feel warmer but it will stay considerably wet this weekend. Next week looks set to be warmer, but that sadly won't stretch into the bank holiday weekend at the end of the month.
Northern Ireland's weekend forecast:
Friday: Any north coast sunshine quickly fading as cloud and rain spread from the south, Some heavy bursts of rain likely. Maximum temperature 19 °C
Saturday & Sunday: Saturday looks set to stay unsettled with heavy rain or showers, thundery downpours possible. Cloud should break away on Sunday to bring some sunshine.
Monday: More settled conditions could remain throughout the week, however rain and showers could develop once again. Winds likely to be light at the start of the period before perhaps increasing through the week, particularly if the unsettled weather arrives from the west.
Check out some of NI's most popular rainy day phrases:
"You wouldn't put the dog out in it!"
Meaning: It's so wet outside that the family dog will have to sleep in the kitchen for the night
"Now, that's a day for the fire"
Meaning: Let's cancel all plans, stay inside today and keep warm
"I'm not going out, it's lashing"
Meaning: It's raining. so I'm staying at home
"It's parful close today, isn't it"
Meaning: The weather is quite stuffy/humid today
"That wind would go through you for a short cut"
Meaning: The wind is very strong today, be careful
"Sure, the weather is desperate"
Meaning: The weather is hard to put up with
"Look at that wet rain"
Meaning: Wet rain is the fine misty type, that still gets you soaked
"Sure isn't that a dirty looking sky"
Meaning: Rain clouds are on the way
"One minute you're roasting, the next you're baltic, what's going on?"
Meaning: The weather is unpredictable, one minute it's sunny, the next it's cold
"You can't see the hand in front of your face"
Meaning: The rain is so heavy, you struggle to see
"You know they give it to get worse!"
Meaning: The weather reports say that the rain is continue over the next few days
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