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Ireland may be in for an outbreak of an ‘Indian Summer’ as weather forecasts point to a temperature rise, potentially reaching almost 20 degrees Celsius in a glorious late autumn surprise.

An ‘Indian Summer’ is characterized by an unexpected period of warm, dry weather that graces the late fall season, providing a short-lived but cherished respite before the winter chill strikes.

Met Eireann today refreshed their long-term view, pointing to a potential high pressure build-up across Ireland from October 21 to November 3, usually accompanied by pleasant, warm conditions and minimal rainfall.

For the week beginning October 21, Met Eireann’s latest projections announce a transition to more stable and milder conditions than normal.

They revealed: “A more stable situation is being seen this week, with low pressure in the Atlantic Ocean easing and high pressure from mainland Europe exerting a greater influence on land.

“Milander than average conditions are expected throughout and rainfall amounts are likely to be around or below normal for the time of year. No hazardous weather conditions have been identified at this time.”

The Meteorological Office predicts a continuation of mostly stable weather for the week of October 28 to November 3, with temperatures likely to remain above average.

The service stated: “This week has a continued signal for mostly stable conditions, although possible with a decline towards the end of the week. Temperatures are mostly above average and precipitation amounts are lower than normal.”

Additionally, red-colored weather maps signal an approaching warm plume, hinting at a potential ‘Indian Summer’ that could bring a final burst of heat in 2024.

Conversely, Ireland is preparing for cooler days, with mercury levels expected to drop to near freezing intermittently throughout the week. Forecasts indicate daytime highs of between 8 and 11 degrees Celsius on Thursday, dropping to a brisk 1 degree Celsius as night falls.

Met Eireann’s detailed forecast revealed: “Wednesday morning will be quite cloudy with persistent rain and drizzle over the eastern half of the country gradually clearing. Elsewhere it will be drier. By early afternoon it will be mainly dry with sunny spells, although there will be some showers. Highest temperatures of 9C to 14C with moderate to fresh northerly winds.

“Clear spells and scattered showers on Wednesday night, mainly in the north and west. A few showers are also possible in Leinster, where it will be cloudier. It will be colder than recent nights, with lows of 3C to 7C, with light to moderate temperature.” northerly wind.”

“Thursday mainly dry with sunny spells, but some showers moving north and northwest with a light to moderate north to northwest wind. Cool, with temperatures between 8C and 11C. Thursday night mainly dry and clear, but in the northwest and west with persistent a few showers, with temperatures dropping to between 1 and 5 degrees Celsius with a light westerly wind.”

“Cloudy on Friday with scattered showers in the north and west, but drier with sunny spells in other areas. Highest temperatures of 9C to 12C with a light to moderate westerly wind. Another cold night on Friday, largely dry with a mix of clear spells and further showers moving to the northwest. Lowest temperatures of 1C to 6C, coldest in the south, with a light southwest wind.

“On Saturday it will remain cool and showers with occasional sunny periods. Highest temperatures of 10C to 13C with a light southwest wind. From Sunday it will become more restless with periods of rain on the way.”