Met Eireann warns of heavy showers and strong winds this Bank Holiday, with temperatures dropping to freezing overnight in Cork and Munster.
Met Eireann says heavy showers and strong winds will hit later today. Expect up to 20mm of rain and possible spot flooding.
Tomorrow morning, the rain will clear, but it will be cold. Daytime temps will stay in single figures, dropping to freezing or -2°C overnight in parts of Munster.
The forecast for today, Monday 3rd February, shows mostly dry weather this morning. It will be breezy and cloudy, with light rain before heavier rain arrives in the afternoon. Highs will be 10 to 12 degrees, with strong winds near the coast.
Tonight, expect wet and breezy conditions at first. Rain may cause spot flooding, but it will clear to scattered showers by morning. Lows will be 5 to 9 degrees.
Tomorrow, Tuesday 4th February, the last of the rain will clear early. Sunshine and scattered showers will follow, with some hail or sleet. Highs will be 7 to 10 degrees, with moderate winds.
Looking ahead, the rest of the week will be mostly dry and settled, but chilly at night. Some rain is expected next weekend.
Tuesday night will be mostly dry with clear spells. Lows will be -1 to +3 degrees, with frost possible.
Wednesday will be mostly dry with sunshine and a few light showers near the coasts. Highs will be 6 to 9 degrees.
Wednesday night will be clear and cold, with lows of -2 to +2 degrees.
Thursday will be largely dry and sunny, but may get cloudier in the southwest. Highs will be 7 to 10 degrees.
Friday will also be mostly dry with sunshine, but clouds may build from the west. Highs will be 6 to 9 degrees.
Next weekend, there’s some uncertainty with possible rain from the west, but plenty of dry weather is still expected.