Warm weather and thunderstorms expected this week in NI
Temperatures are expected to rise at the start of this week, but there will also be the threat of thunderstorms for some as the warm weather breaks down.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Dan Holley explains: "We expect to see a relatively brief hotter and more humid spell of weather for Sunday and Monday, before these hotter conditions recede on Tuesday, allowing more unsettled conditions to return.
“This change to hotter conditions is caused, in part, by the effects of Tropical Storm Debby in North America. Debby is helping to strengthen the jet stream, causing it to meander over the Atlantic. This will allow hot air over France to move into the UK later this weekend, and early next week.”
Looking ahead things will become unsettled once again, with occasional Atlantic showers moving through at times.
The Met Office predicts that sunshine will still be on offer later this month, with temperatures returning closer to average.
Take a closer look at NI's five-day forecast 👇
Today: Heavy and thundery rain will soon clear away east. It will then be a dry and bright day with lengthening sunny spells and feeling warm. Strong winds soon easing. Maximum temperature 22 °C.
Tonight: A dry and sunny evening but becoming cloudy overnight with outbreaks of rain spreading east after midnight. Strengthening southerly winds. Minimum temperature 13 °C.
Tuesday: A cloudy start with outbreaks if rain. Becoming brighter through the morning with sunny spells and just the odd light shower by afternoon. Breezy. Maximum temperature 21 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday: A dry and sunny morning but turning cloudy with outbreaks of rain later. Some rain on Thursday but brightening up later. Breezy with a few showers on Friday.
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