08 December 2019 05:10

Today

Storm Atiyah will bring very windy conditions across the country today. Strong west to southwest winds will increase gale force in the west of the country through the afternoon and into the evening with potentially severe and damaging gusts. Westerly winds will reach strong gale to storm force on western and southern coasts. There will be frequent blustery showers throughout the day with a risk of hail and thunder. Strong winds in eastern areas will increase to gale force during the evening as westerly winds veer northwesterly with strong gale to storm force winds continuing on coasts. Highest temperatures of 6 to 8°C.

Tonight

Continuing very windy tonight with strong to gale force west to northwest winds with strong gusts. Showers will become isolated overnight. Winds will gradually ease towards dawn. Temperatures of between 4 and 7 °C.

Tomorrow

Tomorrow, Monday will be mainly dry with sunshine for much of the country. A little cloudier in the northwest where light patchy rain could occur. Fresh to strong northwest winds will gradually back southwesterly and moderate. Afternoon temperatures of 6 to 9 °C. Cloud will thicken in the west towards evening.