Meteorologists on both sides of the Atlantic have been keeping a close eye on a developing hurricane as surprisingly mild November temperatures are on the cards here at home.
Met Eireann has warned that a dramatic shift in weather conditions could be on the horizon for Ireland, unrelated to the Carribbean's newly named Hurricane Rafael.
The national forecaster today published its latest monthly forecast. It predicts that high pressure will largely dominate weather patterns, creating pleasant conditions and uncharacteristically warm temperatures for most over the coming weeks.
A major U-turn is signalled for the end of this month, with signs pointing towards unsettled weather creeping into the forecast.
Explaining the details of Hurricane Rafael, Ireland's Weather Channel stated:
"Another named hurricane has just been declared in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to intensify before it impacts parts of Cuba and other tropical islands of the region through the coming days."
"The storm is then expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico where its expected that the storm will be downgraded to a tropical storm at that point. Another interesting storm for us to monitor.
"This storm won’t have any direct impacts on our weather here at home. Though some changes from our most recent and ongoing benign weather are expected over the coming weeks."
Met Eireann have issued the following forecast.
Wednesday will be mostly cloudy, dry and very mild. There will be some patches of drizzle, with hill and coastal fog lingering too in the south and east.
Elsewhere, the odd brighter spell is possible. Highest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees in moderate southerly winds, fresher near western coasts.
Mostly cloudy and mild weather is forecast for Wednesday night with a few patches of mist and drizzle, especially in southern areas. Lowest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees in moderate southeast winds, strong off the west coast.
Rather breezy on Thursday with lots of cloud. It will be a dry day for many but there'll be some patches of rain or drizzle, especially in the south and southwest.
Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees in moderate to fresh southeast winds, strong at times near Atlantic coasts.
Thursday night will be mostly cloudy with some patchy rain and drizzle in parts.
Later in the night, heavier and more persistent rain may develop in parts of the west and southwest, accompanied by strengthening southeast winds. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees.
Scattered outbreaks of rain are expected on Friday, persistent in parts of the west and south, but light and patchy elsewhere with a lot of dry weather.
There will a lot of cloud, and some limited brighter spells. Maximum temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees with moderate or fresh southeast winds.
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