NATIONAL FORECAST

TODAY

Mostly cloudy, although sunny spells will develop. A threat of showery outbreaks of rain, which may be locally heavy, thundery and most frequent across the north-east. Light winds.

13-16C (55-61F).

TONIGHT

light rain later on.

8C (46F).

TOMORROW

Large areas of cloud tomorrow and a risk of showers or outbreaks of patchy rain and drizzle. Bright spells will break through at times.

16C (61F).

REGIONAL FORECAST

Ulster:

An overcast day is expected with patches of light rain and drizzle in places. Gentle westerly winds. High 15C (59F). Tonight, patchy rain at times. Low 9C (48F).

Connacht:

Bright intervals early on, then mainly cloudy. Some coastal light rain. Gentle north-westerly winds. High 16C (61F). Tonight, outbreaks of rain. Low 9C (48F).

Munster:

A dry and sunny start. Patchy cloud in the afternoon with rain on the south coast. Gentle winds. High 17C (63F). Tonight, mostly dry. Cloudy. Low 8C (46F).

Leinster:

A dry and sunny day across the south. Cloudier further north, but staying dry. Gentle easterly winds. High 17C (63F). Tonight, light rain later on. Low 8C (46F).

Dublin:

A partly cloudy start with sunny periods. A dry and mostly sunny afternoon. Gentle easterly winds. High 15C (59F). Tonight, spells of light rain. Low 8C (46F).