Today

Very wet today, with spells of rain, heavy in many places, but especially Atlantic coastal areas, with some flooding locally. The rain will become more scattered in southern parts of Munster and Leinster later in the day.

Cold over Ulster, with highs of just 7 to 9 C, but milder further south, with values of 12 to 15 C. Southwest winds will steadily increase strong and gusty also.

Tonight

Windy, but mild tonight, with further rain in many areas. It will be heaviest over parts of Ulster and Connacht, with ongoing risk of flooding.

Some hill and coastal fog overnight also. Lowest temperatures 10 to 13 C. Winds strong and gusty southwesterly.

Weather warnings:

Rainfall Warning (Orange) for Donegal, Galway, Mayo and Sligo

There will be spells of heavy rain during Saturday, through Saturday night and on Sunday. Accumulations of 40 to 60mm are expected generally. But 60 to 80mm are possible on hills and mountains. Valid until 3pm tomorrow.

Rainfall Warning (Yellow) for Longford, Louth, Wicklow, Meath, Cavan, Monaghan and Roscommon

There will be spells of heavy rain on Saturday, Saturday night and for a time on Sunday. Accumulations of 25 to 35mm are expected. But 40 to 45 mm are possible on hills and mountains. Valid until 3pm tomorrow.

Rainfall Warning for Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick

There will be spells of heavy rain on Saturday, Saturday night and for a time on Sunday. Accumulations of 25 to 35mm are expected generally, but 40 to 45 mm are possible on hills and mountains. Valid until noon tomorrow.