We are so ready for some extended sunshine.

And it looks like we could be enjoying an extra dose of Vitamin D this weekend, with forecasters predicting that temperatures could warm to a balmy 18C.

According to Met Éireann, any mist patches will clear this morning to leave a dry and mostly sunny day, becoming hazy at times in the afternoon.

“Feeling pleasant for most with highest afternoon temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees, cooler however near the coasts with highs of just 10 to 12 degrees due to moderate to fresh onshore southeasterly breezes.” said a forecaster.

High pressure will dominate the weather pattern through the weekend bringing dry & settled conditions.

Our Atlantic chart shows precipitation & pressure forecast in 6 hour intervals for the next 10 days:https://t.co/9Giuj4CR5m

National forecast:https://t.co/9gKN6SVok4 pic.twitter.com/1PX1lnV9of

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) April 22, 2021

We can expect clear skies tonight with lowest temperatures of 0 and + 5 degrees and Friday will be another dry and bright day with highest temperatures of between 12 to 17C.

The national outlook for the weekend is dry with plenty of good sunshine and forecasters predict that temperatures could creep as high as 18C on Saturday, remaining warm and sunny on Sunday too.