National Forecast

Issued at: 18 April 2024 15:29

TODAY - Thursday 18th April

Quite cloudy and mainly dry for the rest of today, though there will be a few scattered patches of light rain and drizzle, most persistent in Ulster. Some mist and hill fog too. Highest temperatures of 9 to 14 degrees in moderate westerly winds.

TONIGHT

Largely cloudy tonight with well scattered patches of light rain and drizzle. Occasional clear spells will develop later, especially in the north. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 8 degrees in light to moderate northwesterly winds.

TOMORROW - Friday 19th April

A cloudy but largely dry start tomorrow apart from the odd patch of light rain and drizzle. Turning drier and brighter through the afternoon with sunny spells developing and just isolated showers. Highest temperatures of 11 to 15 degrees in moderate northwest winds.

National Outlook

Overview: Generally a lot of dry and mild weather in store, apart from patches of light rain or drizzle at times.

Friday night: Dry with long clear spells and light winds. Lowest temperatures of 0 to 6 degrees, coldest over Ulster with a touch of grass frost forming. Some mist and fog patches in places too.

Saturday: Most areas will be dry on Saturday with variable cloud and some sunshine at times. Highest temperatures of 11 to 16 degrees with light variable winds.

Saturday night: Dry with clear spells and light winds. Lowest temperatures of 2 to 5 degrees. A few mist and fog patches in parts too.

Sunday: Sunday is looking mostly dry with sunshine at times. Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees with light variable or northeasterly winds.

The early days of next week look mainly dry, apart from some patchy light rain or drizzle at times. Cloud cover will vary. Light east or northeasterly breezes are likely with highest temperatures of 11 to 14 or 15 degrees, warmest in the west.