TODAY

A cloudy start today with most areas dry and a little hazy sunshine in the east.

Rain, becoming persistent in the west, will spread slowly east to all places as the day goes on, accompanied by low cloud and mist.

The rain may not reach eastern counties until evening.

Fresh southerly winds.

Highs of 11C or 12C. A clearance will reach the west before nightfall.

TONIGHT

Rain in the east will clear early tonight.

Most areas will be dry with clear spells but passing showers will follow to western coastal areas before morning.

Moderate southwest breezes.

Minimum temperatures 5C to 8C with a few mist patches inland.