18 January 2021 08:40

Today

Overcast or misty today with outbreaks of rain and drizzle in the southwest moving northeastwards during the day, with a light southerly breeze. Rain will turn more persistent in many areas in the evening, heaviest in the southwest. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in the southern half of the country, colder day further north with highs of 4 to 6 degrees.

Tonight

Rain in all areas tonight, heaviest and most persistent across the west and north midlands with some local flooding possible. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees, however remaining colder over Ulster with lows of 2 to 5 degrees here. Southwesterly winds will freshen overnight, becoming strong on coasts.

Tomorrow

A wet, breezy morning with rain nationwide. There will be heavy outbreaks in the northern half of the country where rain will be most persistent with a continued risk of localised flooding. Rain will become more intermittent in the south in the afternoon, but still with some heavier falls at times. A colder day again for Ulster with highest temperatures of 2 to 5 degrees here, 7 to 11 degrees elsewhere. Winds will be fresh southwesterly over the bulk of the country and strong on coasts, with light northerly winds in the north.