22 September 2021 05:02

Today

Mostly cloudy and dry this morning although there will be patchy drizzle in places. More persistent rain and drizzle will move into Connacht and Ulster this afternoon, edging into parts of Munster and north Leinster later this evening. It will remain largely dry elsewhere with some sunny spells developing. Highest temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees, coolest in the northwest, with moderate to fresh southwest to west winds, strong at times near coasts in the west and northwest.

Tonight

Rain and drizzle will continue moving southeastwards tonight but will become lighter and patchy, and will be followed by clearer conditions. More light rain and drizzle will move into northern coastal areas by morning. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 14 degrees, mildest near the south coast where cloud will persist. Moderate to fresh westerly winds will continue in northern areas but will decrease light to moderate elsewhere. Patches of mist will develop as skies clear.

Tomorrow

On Thursday, most areas will stay dry through the day and there will be sunny spells across the southern half of the country. It will be cloudier further north and there will be some patchy light rain or drizzle in northern coastal counties. It will be a fresher day with highest temperatures of 14 to 19 degrees and moderate westerly breezes, fresh at times near northern coasts.