Ireland Basks in Sunshine as Rare 'Omega Block' Brings Prolonged Warm Spell

Dubliners are enjoying an extended period of warm, sunny weather, thanks to a rare meteorological phenomenon known as an 'Omega blocking high.'

This weather pattern, resembling the Greek letter Ω, occurs when a high-pressure system becomes trapped between two low-pressure systems, leading to stable and dry conditions.

Met Éireann reports that this high-pressure system is currently situated just north of Ireland, resulting in clear skies and temperatures reaching up to 25°C in parts of the country. The midlands, west, and southwest are experiencing the warmest conditions, while Dublin and the east coast are slightly cooler due to easterly breezes.

 

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The fine weather is expected to continue through the weekend and into next week, with daytime temperatures ranging between 17°C and 25°C. Nights will remain clear and moderately cool, with temperatures between 4°C and 10°C.

However, forecasters caution that this dry spell may come to an end by late May or early June, as models suggest a shift to wetter-than-average conditions around the 24th or 25th of May.