Punters are hoping this August will be the hottest on record.
After a rather wet and windy July, punters are hoping that the month will bring sunshine and scorching temperatures. Ladbrokes has announced the odds of 5/1 that August will be the hottest on record which will be a complete reverse of August 2023 which saw two large storms that caused flash flooding.
Nicola McGeady of Ladbrokes said: "Despite a miserable summer so far, the sun is predicted to return to Ireland this August and record-breaking temperatures could be on the way!" Met Eireann has issued a long-range weather forecast for next month but remember forecasts beyond one week become increasingly uncertain due to the chaotic nature of the atmosphere.
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Week 1 (Monday 05 August to Sunday 11 August)
A Met Eireann forecaster said: "For the week of August 5 to 11, it looks like the weather over Ireland will be unsettled with rain or showers at times. There is a bias towards low pressure and above average rainfall amounts. Temperatures will be around average for early to mid-August.
Week 2 (Monday 12 August to Sunday 18 August)
"August 12 to 18 will see atmospheric pressure neutral. This means that there will be a mix of low pressure and high-pressure situations. There should be a fair amount of dry weather with below average rainfall amounts, but some rain can be expected. Temperatures will be around average for mid-August.
Week 3 (Monday 19 August to Sunday 25 August)
"From August 19 to 25, the weather indicators for Ireland look to be neutral. This indicates that there may be some rain at times, but with average or below average amounts. Temperatures will continue to be around average.
Week 4 (Monday 26 August to Sunday 01 September)
"From August 26 to September 1, the pressure indicator for Ireland looks to be neutral. It looks like there will be some rain at times as rainfall amounts appear to be slightly above average. Temperatures will continue to be around average for Late August-early September.
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