Northern Ireland weather for week ahead as warmer temperatures on the way

The weather throughout Northern Ireland is set to get off to a warm and sunny start this week, as many parts of the UK can expect to see their warmest temperatures of the year so far.

The Met Office has indicated that the first half of this week, before some showers and even thunderstorms could occur in the later half of the week and into next weekend. The warmest temperatures are expected in southern parts of England.

Dan Rudman is a Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist. He said: "Fine conditions will return into the beginning of the week. For much of the UK this will be accompanied by a boost in temperatures with many places reaching the mid-20Cs.

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"Some central and southern areas are likely to see temperatures approaching the values needed for heatwave conditions. Heatwave conditions need to remain in situ for three consecutive days, and by the beginning to middle of next week it is possible that some parts of the UK could be reaching heatwave thresholds.

“However, whether or not everyone experiences heatwave thresholds, the majority of the UK will experience the highest temperatures so far this year."

Things may turn more unsettled in the breakdown of high-pressure from Tuesday night into Wednesday. There is a chance of heavy showers or thunderstorms in places, with the most persistent rain likely in the west or southwest of the UK.

Here is what you can expect from the weather in Northern Ireland this week.

Monday

It will be another dry and warm day with good spells of sunshine and just some patchy fair weather cloud at times. Maximum temperature 24 C.

Tuesday

A significantly cooler day on Tuesday with partly to mostly cloudy skies and the chance of some rain. Turning sunnier in the evening with clear skies overnight. Maximum temperature 19 C.

Wednesday

Sunny start with clear skies changing to cloudy by lunchtime, with a risk of some showers. Maximum temperature 21 C.

Thursday

Variably cloudy with some sunny spells and the chance of showers drifting in from the west. Maximum temperature 19 C.

Friday

Sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by night time. Maximum temperature 17 C.

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