TODAY

Cold and windy today, with sunny spells and scattered showers.

Most of the showers will be in the western half of the country in the morning but they'll become widespread during the day with some heavy.

There will also be some hail with a risk of thunder.

Maximum temperatures 6C to 10C.

Winds, mostly moderate to fresh southwesterly and strong in coastal areas; later veering westerly and increasing fresh to strong, with gales developing on Atlantic coasts.

TONIGHT

Tonight, there will be further scattered showers for a time, becoming isolated later, with good clear spells developing.

Minimum temperatures 3C to 5C in moderate to fresh westerly winds, easing overnight.

Information supplied by Met Éireann