National Forecast

Issued at: 11 April 2021 14:12

TODAY - Sunday 11th April

Showers, some prolonged in nature moving in across Ulster and north Connacht this afternoon. Elsewhere, there will be a mix of sunny spells and just well-scattered showers with a risk of hail. Maximum temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees in moderate northwest breezes.

TONIGHT

Overnight, there will be varying amounts of cloud and a few showers. A chilly night with a risk of frost where skies clear. Minimum temperatures of -1 to +4 degrees in mostly light breezes.

TOMORROW - Monday 12th April

Monday will bring a mix of cloudy periods and sunny spells. There will be scattered showers, a few heavy in the east towards evening. Maximum afternoon temperatures ranging from 8 to 11 degrees in light westerly or variable breezes.

National Outlook

Summary: There will be some showers or outbreaks of rain early in the coming week but high pressure will come to dominate our weather as the week goes on. This will bring a more settled spell with a good deal of dry weather and temperatures gradually recovering closer to normal for the time of year.

Monday night: Showers will clear eastwards early on Monday night to leave a mainly dry night with clear spells and just isolated showers in the northwest. Some patches of mist and fog will form in light southwest or variable winds. Lowest temperatures 0 to +3 degrees.

Tuesday: A largely dry and bright start to Tuesday with sunny spells and just isolated showers in northwest. However, it will become cloudier through the morning as showery outbreaks of rain spread across the northern half of the country. Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees in light southwesterly or variable winds.

Tuesday night: Any lingering rain will clear to the east early on Tuesday night to leave a dry night with clear spells. Lowest temperatures of 0 to 4 degrees with patches of mist and fog in a light easterly breeze.

Wednesday: Remaining largely dry into Wednesday with just isolated showers, mainly in the north and east. After a bright start to the day it will become cloudier in the afternoon but still with some sunny spells. Highs of 10 to 14 degrees, coolest along eastern coasts in a light to moderate easterly breeze.

Wednesday night: Dry on Wednesday night with long clear spells developing. However, mist and fog will form in places in a light easterly breeze. Lowest temperatures of 1 to 4 degrees.

Thursday: Thursday will be another bright and mainly dry day with sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 9 to 14 degrees, coolest in the east and southeast in moderate southeasterly winds.

Further outlook: Some rain may approach the west coast on Friday, but it is unlikely to cross the country, and it will remain mostly dry and settled for the end of the week and into the weekend. Temperatures around normal for the time of year.