Northern Ireland weather as unsettled conditions to continue for week ahead

Here is what you can expect from the weather this week

After a weekend of changeable conditions, the unsettled weather is set to continue into the new week in Northern Ireland.

The Met Office is forecasting a mix of sunshine and scattered showers this week, with some heavy rain and thundery conditions at times.

Later in the week, the weather is set to turn windier, with some widespread cloud and rain arriving ahead of next weekend.

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

Monday

Dry and bright in the east in the morning, a few showers in west. Bright or sunny spells and scattered showers everywhere in the afternoon, heavy and thundery at times. Maximum temperature 16 C.

Tuesday

Bright or sunny spells with scattered showers, some heavy and thundery, mainly in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 16 C.

Wednesday

A mix of sunny spells and patchy cloud is expected along with isolated showers. Maximum temperature 16 C.

Thursday

Turning windier with widespread cloud and rain arriving from the west. Maximum temperature 17 C.

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