Northern Ireland weekend weather forecast as ‘mixed bag’ expected

Conditions are set to turn “wet and windy” from early next week

As we’ve now passed the autumn equinox, the nights are officially getting longer and darker with the colder months on their way.

For the next few days over the weekend, the Met Office is forecasting a “mixed bag” of conditions across Northern Ireland, with a mix of dry spells, showers, and strong winds in the forecast.

A period of low pressure is set to push in early next week, with the weather forecaster expecting “wet and windy” conditions for many.

Here is what you can expect from the weather across Northern Ireland this weekend.

Friday Night:

Mainly dry with clear spells most widespread in the east, but a few scattered light showers appearing west and north of Lough Neagh. Southwest winds freshening overnight. Minimum temperature 11 C.

Saturday:

Most in east staying dry with best of the brighter spells appearing through the morning and towards the east coast. Scattered showers in the west, building during the afternoon. Maximum temperature 18 C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Unsettled for Sunday with strong winds, rain then showers. Most dry on Monday with showers generally confined to the far west. Tuesday turning wet and windy.

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