Heavy rain expected by evening

Highest temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees

Today will be mainly dry and mostly cloudy across Ulster with some patchy mist and drizzle at first and a few bright intervals developing.

Later this evening, rain will spread northwards over the region, turning heavy at times.

"Highest temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees with moderate southeast breezes," according to Met Eireann.

The forecast tonight is that the persistent rain will gradually clear to the north. Clear spells and showers will follow from the south.

Lowest temperatures of 5 to 7 degrees. Moderate to fresh easterly winds will become southerly as rain clears.