Dublin

Issued at: 28 March 2024 06:00

TODAY - Thursday 28th March

Cold this morning with outbreaks of rain developing, possibly falling as sleet or snow in some spots. Turning drier and brighter for a time this afternoon, though further outbreaks of rain will develop this evening. Highest temperatures of 7 or 8 degrees in light variable winds, becoming northerly later.

TONIGHT

Rain will clear early tonight and it will turn dry with clear spells, though a few showers will develop towards morning. Cold with lowest temperatures of 1 or 2 degrees and a touch of frost possible in light southerly winds.

Solar UV Index

Low.

UV Index

TOMORROW - Friday 29th March

Dry for many tomorrow morning with spells of sunshine and just the odd shower. More frequent showers will develop in the afternoon, some heavy with hail possible. Highest temperatures of 10 or 11 degrees in light to moderate southerly winds.

National Outlook

Overview: Unsettled for the Easter weekend but turning slightly milder with daytime temperatures in the low to mid-teens.

Friday night: A good deal of dry weather with clear spells and isolated showers. More frequent showers will develop in the west and southwest towards dawn. A touch of frost is possible with lowest temperatures of 0 to 4 degrees in light southerly winds.

Saturday: A largely dry start with sunny spells but blustery showers will spread northeastwards across the country during the morning and afternoon, some turning heavy with hail. Highest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees in moderate to fresh southerly winds.

Saturday night: Showers will clear to the north early in the night and it will briefly turn drier. However, further showers or longer spells of rain will develop in the south and east by morning. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees in light to moderate southeasterly winds.

Sunday: Quite cloudy with continued showers, turning heavy in some places. Milder with highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees in light to moderate southeasterly winds.

Monday: Current indications suggest that Monday will be a dull day with outbreaks of rain. Highest temperatures of 9 to 14 degrees in moderate easterly winds.

Further outlook: Remaining unsettled next week with further showers and rain.