More rain on the way for Northern Ireland after Easter weekend of wet weather

Belfast Telegraph - 21/04
After a washout Easter, it looks like the rain is here to stay for a bit longer in Northern Ireland, with sporadic showers expected for the rest of the week.

The recent rain brought an end to over a week of blue skies and sunshine earlier this month, but more settled spring weather is thought to be on the way.

The Met Office predicts that Tuesday will have a dry, bright start, but it will be become cloudy as the morning goes on, with outbreaks of rain spreading east in the afternoon and evening.

These showers will become heavier at times. However, it will be quite warm, with freshening southeast winds and a maximum temperature of 14C in NI.

Wednesday will be mainly dry with some sunshine.

Thursday and Friday will again be cloudy, with rain gradually spreading eastwards, possibly turning heavy on Friday.

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The national forecaster’s long-range predictions see little changes through the weekend, although the chance of a few heavy showers may increase.

Into the following week, the weather will most probably be high pressure dominated, with large amounts of fine weather, and perhaps the odd heavy shower.

However, there is a small chance of an alternative scenario coming off, with cloudier and wetter weather more extensive, especially across the south and west of the UK.

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