Réamhaisnéis Náisiúnta
Issued at: 18 October 2024 04:58
TODAY - Friday 18th October
Patchy rain and drizzle will extend across the country this morning and it will turn rather breezy. Heavier bursts of rain will move into western areas by late morning before pushing eastwards over the country during the afternoon. A clearance will arrive into Atlantic coastal counties by evening. Highest temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees in fresh to strong and gusty southerly winds. There is the continuing possibility of coastal flooding due to very high tides.
TONIGHT
Any lingering rain in the east will quickly clear early on Friday night. It will then be a generally dry night with clear spells and just a few showers, these mainly across the western half of the country. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees in moderate southwest breezes. There is the continuing possibility of coastal flooding due to very high tides.
TOMORROW - Saturday 19th October
Much of the day on Saturday will be dry and bright with sunny spells and just a few passing showers. However, cloud will build from the south through the afternoon with rain developing in the southwest during the evening. Maximum temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees in moderate southwest winds. There is the continuing possibility of coastal flooding due to very high tides.
National Outlook
Overview: Unsettled conditions are continuing into the weekend with some further wet and windy weather on the way. Very high spring tides will bring an ongoing risk of coastal flooding, even in the absence of heavy rain and strong winds.
Friday night: Any remaining rain will clear the east early in the night, with clear spells and isolated light showers following from the west. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in light to moderate southwesterly winds.
Saturday: Mainly dry and bright with sunny spells and well scattered showers. However, cloud will thicken from the southwest later in the afternoon and evening with some rain developing there later in the evening. Highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees in light to moderate southwest to south winds.
Saturday night: Becoming wet and windy with strong and gusty southerly winds and widespread rain, heavy at times. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees.
Sunday: While there is some uncertainty in the forecast for Sunday, current indications suggest it will be a windy day with very strong and gusty southwesterly winds and potential for coastal flooding. Rain will clear early in the day with a brief drier spell before showers or longer spells of rain follow for most. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees.
Sunday night: Rain will clear northeastwards overnight with further showers and clear spells developing. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees. Fresh to strong southwest winds will ease light to moderate overnight.
Monday: A mix of sunny spells and scattered showers for Monday, heaviest and most persistent over the northwest. Highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees in moderate southwest winds.
Temperature circle (°C): maximum and minimum temperature forecast for each day. Wind symbol (km/h): arrow points in the direction the wind is blowing. The weather and wind icons: for the time of maximum temperature and minimum temperature.