Storm Floris battered parts of Ireland earlier this week with severe weather, leading to multiple warnings — and now, forecasters are monitoring another system that may be on its way, reports Galwaybeo.
Tropical Storm Dexter is currently moving through the western Atlantic, and meteorologists are watching closely to see where it heads next.
Although Dexter is forecast to shed its tropical features before approaching Ireland, forecasters say it could still evolve into a strong low-pressure system, reports Galwaybeo.
As things stand, it’s too early for experts to determine how strong Dexter will be or the precise path it will take.
Initial weather models show the system potentially moving northwest of Ireland, possibly bringing rain and gusty conditions early next week. However, newer model runs suggest a more southerly trajectory, which might reduce its overall impact, reports Galwaybeo.
The UK’s Met Office addressed the storm in a new update, saying: “Tropical Storm Dexter is currently situated in the western Atlantic. Forecasts suggest it will move eastwards towards the UK, though it will be heavily modified by the time it arrives. Dexter is unlikely to retain tropical characteristics but could still be a potent low-pressure system. An upper trough is expected to interact with Dexter, helping it maintain momentum across the Atlantic. While tropical systems often weaken over cooler waters, this trough could deepen the low and sustain its energy. Some models currently show Dexter tracking to the northwest of the UK as a relatively deep feature. Another model, however, suggests a more southerly track with less impact,” reports Galwaybeo.
“A minority of model runs present a more intense scenario, with pressure in the 970s hPa and a track closer to the UK. While it’s too early to confirm the exact path and strength, Dexter is one to watch. If it reaches naming criteria, it would retain its current name rather than adopting the next UK and Ireland storm name, Gerben,” reports Galwaybeo.
Irish weather forecaster Alan O’Reilly also weighed in via his Carlow Weather social media channels, saying: “For those asking about Tropical Storm Dexter, he is likely to blow himself out in the Atlantic before getting close to Ireland. Small chance that remnants of him could bring us some showers early next week.”
Met Éireann hasn’t issued a dedicated update on Dexter yet, but in its latest forecast for early next week, it said: “The overall situation remains very uncertain at the moment with unsettled weather likely to continue into next week but temperatures will remain around average,” reports Galwaybeo.
Some weather models are indicating the potential for ‘heatwave’ conditions in Ireland next week, with temperature charts pointing to highs of 29°C by midweek. Netweather.tv suggests that a warm period could kick off from Monday, August 11, with temperatures gradually climbing.
Met Éireann has also echoed the prospect of more settled conditions, saying that next week is expected to bring “temperatures above normal for the time of year”, reports Galwaybeo.
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