Issued at: 09 September 2024 13:01
Largely dry and bright today, but with increasing cloud gradually feeding in patchy rain or drizzle to western and northern counties this afternoon, with perhaps the odd patch of drizzle elsewhere. Westerly winds will increase moderate to fresh later today. Highest temperatures of 14 to 19 degrees, mildest across southeastern counties.
Rather blustery tonight with rain across northern and western areas, with some heavier falls possible. Rain will develop across other areas towards morning. Lowest temperatures of 9 to 13 degrees, in fresh and gusty westerly winds.
Outbreaks of rain will affect many areas early Tuesday, soon clearing southwards. While sunny spells will follow, some scattered showers will feed down in the flow too, mainly affecting the north and northwest areas. Cool with highest temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees, in moderate to fresh and gusty northwesterly winds.
OUTLOOK: Mixed with cool temperatures recovering this weekend.
TUESDAY NIGHT: Cool with clear spells and some showers, mainly across Atlantic counties. Lows of 6 to 9 degrees, in a moderate northwest wind.
WEDNESDAY: Noticeably cool and breezy with sunny spells and scattered heavy showers, most frequent in northern area, with the chance of hail and lightning. Highs of 11 to 14 degrees in fresh northwest winds. Showers will mainly be confined to north and northwest counties overnight and winds will ease. Chilly with lows of 4 to 7 degrees.
THURSDAY: Another cool day with sunshine and scattered showers, but overall drier, especially across the western half of the country. Highs of 11 to 14 degrees, in a moderate northwest wind. Cold and clear overnight with grass frost.
FRIDAY: A chilly start but dry with some early sunshine. Cloud wil increase with some rain and drizzle gradually feeding into west and northwest areas. Highs of 11 to 16 degrees, in light to moderate southerlies; best values across southwest counties.
Temperature circle (°C): maximum and minimum temperature forecast for each day. Wind symbol (km/h): arrow points in the direction the wind is blowing. The weather and wind icons: for the time of maximum temperature and minimum temperature.