Dry morning followed by persistent rain
It looks like rainy season is officially upon us
Sunny spells this morning and some scattered showers in Munster and west Connacht. During this afternoon, persistent rain will develop in the south and spread northwards this evening. It will be heavy at times, especially in the southeast. Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees with moderate southeasterly winds freshening.
Early tonight, rain will continue to spread northwards and will clear with showers following. Some of the showers will he heavy overnight with a possibility of isolated thunderstorms. Mild and windy with lowest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees and fresh to strong, gusty southerly winds.
Tomorrow will be blustery with scattered showers extending across the country, some heavy. Sunny spells also, the best of these in the east. Highest temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees in moderate to fresh and gusty southwest winds.