Weather Breaks After Dry Spell | Belfast News

After weeks of scorching heat and dry conditions, a much-needed weather shift is on the horizon. Met Éireann predicts rain and showers this weekend, breaking the high-pressure spell that caused record-breaking temperatures and severe water shortages. The hosepipe ban — triggered by a 20% spike in outdoor water use — ends at the end of August, but it was just one of several measures, including overnight restrictions and an orange fire warning, to combat dangerously dry grasses and gorse. A heat dome over western Europe pushed June temperatures 1.5°C above average, with some stations recording all-time highs. Relief may finally be here — keep an eye out for those showers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6be311cf6a85c82b