Leinster

Issued at: 16 April 2025 06:00

TODAY - Wednesday 16th April

Dull today with outbreaks of rain, heavy at times in the morning with the chance of spot flooding. The rain will slowly clear to the northeast this evening with a few bright spells developing in the south of the province. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees in moderate to fresh northwest winds.

TONIGHT

Dry tonight with clear skies developing early on. Lowest temperatures of -1 to +2 degrees in a light variable breeze.

Pollen Forecast

Moderate on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Solar UV Index

Low to moderate on Wednesday and Thursday.

UV Index

TOMORROW - Thursday 17th April

A sunny start to tomorrow. Becoming cloudy by afternoon with scattered showers developing. Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees in light to moderate southerly winds.

National Outlook

Overview: Unsettled to end the week with a spell of heavy rain on Friday. Gradually becoming dry through the weekend with current indications suggesting a bright day on Easter Sunday.

Thursday night: Becoming wet overnight with rain spreading across the country from the south, turning heavy in places with potential for localised flooding. Becoming breezy too with light easterly winds freshening overnight. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 8 degrees.

Friday: A wet and breezy day on Good Friday with widespread rain, heavy for some with a possibility of localised flooding. Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees in fresh southeasterly winds, strong on east and southeast coasts.

Friday night: Outbreaks of rain will gradually ease and become patchy overnight. Lowest temperatures of 5 to 9 degrees in moderate to fresh westerly winds.

Saturday: Rather cloudy to start on Saturday with scattered patches of rain and drizzle. It will gradually brighten up through the day with any lingering rain slowly clearing to the south. Highest temperatures of 11 to 15 degrees with moderate easterly winds easing by evening.

Sunday: A drier and brighter day on Easter Sunday with spells of sunshine, especially across the east of the country. However, there is the chance of a few showers. Highest temperatures of 11 to 16 degrees, a little cooler near east coasts in a light easterly breeze.

Early next week: A few light showers and spells of rain to start next week but overall there will be a lot of dry and bright weather.