National Forecast
Issued at: 30 January 2025 11:49
TODAY - Thursday 30th January
Bright or sunny spells will be replaced by cloud from the west through the afternoon and outbreaks of rain or drizzle will push into Atlantic counties by evening. Highest afternoon temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees with light to moderate south to southwest winds, freshening in the west and northwest later.
TONIGHT
Rain will move eastwards across the country early on tonight and will be heavy at times. Clear spells and isolated showers will follow from the west. Lowest temperatures of 0 to 5 degrees occuring in the early morning with some frost or ice patches possible. Moderate to fresh southerly winds veering westerly, then easing light to moderate overnight.
TOMORROW - Friday 31st January
Friday will be a dry day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in light and variable winds, becoming southerly later.
National Outlook
Overview: Turning a little more unsettled with rain and breezy conditions at times over the bank holiday weekend.
Friday night: It will become cloudy on Friday night, with some patches of light rain or drizzle developing over the western half of the country. Lowest temperatures of 1 to 5 degrees generally, mildest towards the west coast, with moderate to fresh southerly winds.
Saturday: Breezy and rather dull on Saturday with outbreaks of light rain or drizzle mainly in the west and south. Heavier, more persistent rain will move into the west and southwest by evening. Highest temperatures of 8 to 12 degrees in a moderate to fresh southerly wind.
Saturday night: Cloudy and wet with widespread rain, turning heavy at times. Breezy at first with moderate to fresh southerly winds but winds will turn westerly and ease overnight. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees.
Sunday: Wet in the east on Sunday morning. The rain will quickly clear eastwards leaving dry and bright conditions for the rest of the day, but some cloud and drizzle may linger near the southeast coast. Highest temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees with light west to southwest winds.
Sunday night: Dry with clear spells. It will become cloudier from the west with some shows developing by morning. Lowest temperatures of 1 to 5 degrees in light southerly winds.
Monday: Becoming breezy Monday with scattered showers at first before rain and drizzle move into western counties through the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees in moderate to fresh southerly winds.
Temperature circle (°C): maximum and minimum temperature forecast for each day. Wind symbol (km/h): arrow points in the direction the wind is blowing. The weather and wind icons: for the time of maximum temperature and minimum temperature.