TEMPERATURES COULD HIT over 20 degrees today in the surest sign that the Leaving Cert is in full swing.

Met Éireann says that today will start cool, but will reach between 17 and 21 degrees, which would make today one of the warmest days of the year so far.

Tonight will stay dry, but will turn cold, with temperatures dipping to four degrees in some areas.

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However, the dry weather isn’t going to be here long. Tomorrow will see afternoon and evening showers in the south, while Friday will see some thundery outbreaks in the south as the humidity climbs.

At the weekend, the south will have some showers, though it will be warm.

Next week will start with dry, sunny weather, the forecaster says.

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