Bright spells and scattered showers
Weather Update
A misty start in many regions this morning with areas of fog and some patches of drizzle. Some bright spells will develop during the day but overall it will remain generally cloudy with some scattered showers developing. Mist and low cloud will linger in hilly areas and on some coasts. Highest temperatures ranging from 17 to 21 degrees in generally moderate west to northwest winds.
Rather cloudy overnight with scattered light showers. Some patches of mist and fog developing. However, clearer and somewhat cooler weather will extend from the Atlantic towards dawn on Saturday. Minimum temperatures of 10 to 14 degrees in moderate west to northwest breezes.
Saturday looks set to be a fresh day with a mix of cloud and bright spells. There'll be some showers about, chiefly affecting parts of Ulster but the odd shower cannot be ruled out elsewhere. Highest temperatures will range 15 to 18 degrees, coolest in the northwest of the country with a moderate west to northwest breeze.
Dry across most of the country on Saturday night apart from a few isolated showers. Later in the night there is the chance of some rain developing along the south coast. Minimum temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees in light north winds.
Changeable weather with heavy rain in places later Sunday and on Monday.
On Sunday, outbreaks of rain are forecast to develop in southern counties, perhaps extending northwards across the Midlands later in the day. Staying mainly dry further north with bright spells and isolated showers. Highest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees in moderate east to northeast winds. On Sunday night, heavy rain is expected to develop across the southern half of the country, bringing a risk of spot flooding. Staying mainly dry further north with clear spells. Minimum temperatures of 8 to 12 degrees, coolest in Ulster.
It looks set be a rather wet day on Monday with outbreaks of rain, heavy in places. Top temperatures of 17 to 21 degrees in moderate to fresh south or southwest winds. Rain is expected to clear eastwards on Monday night with a mix of clear spells and scattered showers following. A mild night with lows of 12 to 15 degrees in moderate southwest winds.
Early indications are for a fair amount of dry weather on Tuesday with bright spells and just well scattered showers. Highest temperatures of 16 to 19 degrees. Predominantly dry overnight but with a few showers in Atlantic coastal counties. Minimum temperatures of 8 to 12 degrees with generally light, variable breezes.
Latest guidance for Wednesday suggests a mixed and showery day for Wednesday with highs of 15 to 18 degrees.