Thunderstorms and strong gusts on the way in latest Met Éireann weather update

As many countries across Europe are currently baking in an extreme heatwave, Ireland has escaped the scorching temperatures and instead July has so far been off to a dull and humid start. 

Met Éireann's latest weather forecast suggests no end in sight for this unsettled weather pattern Ireland is currently experiencing. 

So far, the start of July continues to look wet, windy and humid. There's even the possibility of thunderstorms on Thursday.

Met Éireann predict that it is likely to be drier early next week, although it doesn't look like we will completely escape the showers.

Here is the forecast for the coming days according to Met Éireann.

Wednesday night will be mostly dry with plenty of clear spells. It will become more cloudy in the west and north later on in the night with some outbreaks of showers. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 11 degrees. 

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Thursday will be cloudy with some showers, particularly in the northern half of the country. The south will remain mostly dry with some sunny spells. There is a chance of heavier and scattered showers later in the day, as well as isolated thunderstorms. Highest temperatures of 16 to 22 degrees. 

Thursday night will be mostly dry apart from a few showers in northern areas. Some rain and drizzle will start to move in to coastal parts of the west and north towards morning. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 14 degrees. 

Friday looks set to be a windy day with some strong gusts expected as well as outbreaks of rain spreading from the northwest. Highest temperatures of 14 to 19 degrees. 

The showers will continue on Friday night along with some hill and coastal mist and fog. It will be a mild and humid night with lowest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees.

Saturday will be off to a cloudy start with some scattered showers. The rain will generally clear southeastwards later in the morning and afternoon as sunny spells may start to develop, although it will stay cloudy overall. Highest temperatures of 16 to 22 degrees.

Saturday night will be generally cloudy with some scattered showers in the west and north. It will be dry elsewhere. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees.

Sunday will be cloudy in the morning with some outbreaks of rain spreading from the northwest. It should start to brighten up in the afternoon with some sunny spells, however some showers may follow. Highest temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees.