TODAY

Largely dry and bright this morning with isolated mist and drizzle patches.

It will become mostly cloudy this afternoon, with patchy rain, drizzle and mist developing more widely, especially in the south and southeast.

Rain will turn persistent along the west coast towards evening.

Highs of 10C to 12C degrees in moderate to fresh southerly winds; strong and gusty near coasts.

TONIGHT

Persistent rain in the west, with a few heavier bursts, will transfer slowly eastwards over the country tonight and overnight.

Rain should reach the east coast around dawn.

Clear intervals and showers will follow from the west.

Lows of 5C to 9C degrees.

Breezy, in moderate to fresh and gusty south to southeast winds; strong to near gale at the coasts.