Today

Some short sunny breaks this morning, mainly over Ulster and north Leinster, but generally cloudy, with scattered patches of mist and drizzle.

A spell of persistent rain will move into Atlantic coastal areas later today.

Top temperatures of 14 to 18 C., in mostly light west to southwesterly breezes.

Tonight

Cloudy, misty weather in all areas overnight, with persistent rain becoming fairly widespread.

The rain will turn quite heavy over parts of Munster, with a risk of spot flooding. Some hill and coastal fog also.

Lowest temperatures 10 to 12 C.