NATIONAL FORECAST

TODAY

A wet and cloudy day with showers that will emerge during the morning and persist through the afternoon for many. The chance of a bright or sunny spell at times. Remaining wet in the evening for Connacht and Ulster. Gentle to moderate south-westerly winds .

15-18C (59-64F).

TONIGHT

A band of rain will emerge from the West around midnight and track eastward through the early hours of the morning. This may turn heavier at times over parts of Connacht. There will be light to gentle southerly winds .

11-14C (52-57F).

TOMORROW

Mixed weather can be expected for most as there will be spells of sunshine but also frequent showers, particularly during the morning. It will be a slightly drier evening, however, the odd shower is still likely over Ulster. Gentle to moderate westerly winds .

15-18C (59-64F).

REGIONAL FORECAST

Ulster:

After a dry start, it will be bright with sunshine, but showers too. Some thunder is possible during the afternoon. Showers will ease and turn lighter through the evening. Gentle south-westerly winds. High 15-18C (59-64F). Tonight, some light showers. Low 8-11C (46-52F).

Connacht:

It looks set to be a bright day with sunny periods and scattered light showers at times. A moderate south-westerly breeze. High 15-18C (59-64F). Tonight, cloudy with rain. Low 9-12C (48-54F).

Munster:

It is going to be a mostly bright day with a mixture of sunny spells and scattered showers expected. Gentle south-westerly winds. High 15-18C (59-64F). Tonight, cloudy with rain. Low 9-12C (48-54F).

Leinster:

It will be a bright day with sun but also scattered showers, especially in the early afternoon. Gentle south-westerly winds. High 16-19C (61-66F). Tonight, mostly dry. Cloudy. Low 9-12C (48-54F).

Dublin:

A dry and sunny start to the day. Mostly cloudy later on with showers and a few sunny intervals. Gentle south-westerly winds. High 17-20C (63-68F). Tonight, mostly dry. Cloudy. Low 10-13C (50-55F).