Today

Heavy showers of rain or hail this morning in the western half of the country with a risk of thunder near the coast.

Towards evening, heavy, thundery rain will develop in the west.

Mainly dry to the east with a touch of ground frost this morning and sunny spells today.

Highest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees with moderate to fresh south to southwest winds.

Tonight

This evening and early tonight, thundery rain will spread eastwards across the country.

It will be heavy with hail and sleet in places.

The rain will clear eastwards overnight.

Clear weather will follow with frost and some icy patches developing.

Showers will develop in the west. Lowest temperatures of 0 to 2 degrees.