Ireland on storm alert again as weather expert predicts 'powerful jet stream'

Irish weather experts are predicting a possible storm in Ireland next week amid a "powerful jet stream" heading our way. 

The country has endured weeks of brutal weather with Storm Babet and multiple warnings. Much of the south of the country experienced severe flooding.

Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather is now predicting more atrocious weather in the coming days and next week, including a possible storm. 

"Weather models showing powerful jet stream heading our way next week and risk of a storm developing but long way out and no agreement on models. Just a heads up to keep an eye for now," he said.

Met Éireann has also said weather warnings are possible next week. Their extended range forecast for next week predicts low pressure to dominate Ireland’s weather.

"Atlantic frontal systems will be steered across the country, bringing spells of rain and showers and the potential for breezy or windy conditions. Rainfall amounts are expected to be well above normal so there is a possibility of weather warnings. Temperatures will be near or slightly above average."

For the week commencing November 6, they also foresee warnings.

"Remaining unsettled with low pressure in charge, maintaining above normal rainfall amounts nationwide. There is also potential for breezy or windy spells of weather too and warnings are possible. Temperatures are expected to be near normal," they said.

Forecasters are also predicting a sharp fall in temperatures amid a "change of airmass" impacting Ireland's weather in the coming days.

Next week looks like bringing much colder weather our way with temperatures plunging. Between now and then, conditions are likely to stay unsettled with heavy rain, Met Éireann predicts.

In the short-term, things will remain unsettled.

"Today will bring sunny spells and widespread showers. Some of the showers will be heavy with the chance of isolated thunderstorms, which may cause spot flooding. Highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees in a light to moderate south to southwest wind," the forecast says.

"Another showery day tomorrow [Friday], with further widespread and heavy, possibly thundery showers. Highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees in moderate southeasterly winds, fresher along south and east coasts.