NATIONAL FORECAST

TODAY

Unsettled, wet and windy this morning with cloudy skies and heavy rain, which will gradually clear southwards during the morning. Drier for a time during the afternoon. Blustery with brisk to strong south-westerly winds, which will gradually ease during the evening.

9-12C (48-54F).

TONIGHT

Cloudy and wet in the south during the evening and this rain will push northwards overnight and intensify bringing persistent and heavy downpours. Staying largely dry in the far north with moderate to brisk winds.

7-10C (45-50F).

TOMORROW

Early heavy rain will soon clear from the south. It will then be mainly dry during the day, with lengthy periods of sunshine and just a little patchy cloud cover. A few wintry showers are possible for coastal regions. Feeling cooler with lighter winds for all regions.

9-12C (48-54F).

REGIONAL FORECAST

Ulster:

The day begins unsettled and wet with persistent rain which will be often heavy, transitioning to cloudy skies by afternoon. By evening, conditions clear, accompanied by a brisk breeze for all. High 10-12C (50-54F). Tonight, rain showers. Low 9-11C (48-52F).

Connacht:

It is expected to be cloudy with outbreaks of heavy rain for a while and showers later. Fresh south-westerly winds. Mild. High 10-13C (50-55F). Tonight, cloudy with rain. Low 2-5C (36-41F).

Munster:

It will be dull and wet with cloudy skies and outbreaks of rain at times, some of it heavy. Strong south-westerly winds. Mild. High 10-13C (50-55F). Tonight, cloudy with rain. Low 4-7C (39-45F).

Leinster:

It is set to be overcast with cloudy skies and outbreaks of rain, possibly heavy at times. Fresh south-westerly winds. Mild. High 10-13C (50-55F). Tonight, cloudy with rain. Low 2-5C (36-41F).

Dublin:

Wet and windy with heavy rain which will gradually clear during the afternoon. Brisk to strong winds. High 10-13C (50-55F). Tonight, cloudy with rain. Low 3-6C (37-43F).