TODAY

Wet and windy in most areas at first, but clearer conditions with just a few scattered showers will extend from the northwest during the morning, reaching most areas by early afternoon.

However, misty conditions with rain will continue in most parts of Munster and will extend to all parts again this evening and early tonight.

Maximum temperatures 9C to 12C, with fresh to strong west to southwest winds at first veering westerly and decreasing moderate to fresh.

TONIGHT

Tonight, rain will be widespread for a time with hill and coastal fog.

Clearer conditions, with scattered showers, will extend from the northwest, reaching the northern half of the country by morning.

Mild at first, but turning colder in the north and northwest with the clearance.

Minimum temperatures 3C to 7C in fresh and gusty westerly winds – strong along southern, western and northern coasts.