18 January 2021 14:04

Today

Overcast or misty today with outbreaks of rain and drizzle scattered across the country. Rain will turn more persistent in many areas this evening, becoming heavy in the west and southwest. Highest afternoon temperatures of 5 to 9 degrees generally, a degree or two milder in the southwest.

Tonight

Widespread rain tonight, heaviest and most persistent across the west and north midlands with some local flooding possible. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees, colder however 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 with a continued risk of localised flooding. Rain will be more intermittent in the south in the afternoon, but still will have some heavier falls at times. A cold day for Ulster with highest temperatures of 2 to 5 degrees, but milder elsewhere with highs of 7 to 11 degrees. Winds will be fresh southwesterly over the bulk of the country and strong on coasts, with light northerly winds in the north.