Today

Rain becoming persistent and occasionally heavy in Munster and Leinster but only showery outbreaks of rain will affect Connacht and Ulster. This evening, rain will die out in most areas. Rather cool; highest temperatures 8 to 11 degrees Celsius. Fresh, easterly winds developing for a time in the south and east, otherwise winds will be light to moderate and variable in direction.

Tonight

Patchy rain or drizzle returning to some southern counties for a time tonight, otherwise remaining dry overnight with variable cloud. Winds light to moderate, variable or westerly. Lowest temperatures 2 to 5 degrees Celsius, giving slight grass frost inland further north.

Weather Warnings

Rainfall Warning for Munster, Leinster, Cavan and Monaghan

Heavy rainfall expected during Friday with accumulations of 20 - 40 mm likely.