National Forecast
Issued at: 07 April 2026 11:30
TODAY - Tuesday 7th April
Dry in the north and east at first this afternoon with a mix of cloud and sunny spells. Rain in the west and southwest will move northeastwards through the day but parts of the east will stay dry. The rain will be heavy at times and thunderstorms are possible. Mild with highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees in moderate southeast winds, easing mostly light and variable later.
TONIGHT
Mostly dry but cloudy overall, with limited clear spells. Areas of mist and fog will form in light variable breezes. Lowest temperatures of 5 to 10 degrees, possibly a little colder in the northwest.
TOMORROW - Wednesday 8th April
Dry for most with a mix of cloud and sunny spells. Cloud will build from the west through the afternoon with rain and drizzle moving into western coastal counties in the evening. Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees, coolest near Atlantic coasts, in light to moderate southwesterly breezes.
National Outlook
Overview: Mixed conditions generally, with temperatures returning to more normal values.
Wednesday night: Outbreaks of rain and drizzle in the west will move eastwards, with clear spells and scattered showers following. Turning cooler behind the rain with lowest temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees in moderate westerly winds.
Thursday: Any lingering rain in the east soon clearing. Otherwise, sunny spells and scattered showers, some turning heavy and possibly thundery with the chance of hail, before becoming more isolated through the evening. Cooler than previous days with highest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees in fresh and gusty westerly winds, easing later.
Friday: Looks like a windy and blustery day with fresh to strong and gusty southerly winds. Outbreaks of rain in the west will turn heavy and persistent at times, before spreading eastwards later in the day. Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees.
Further outlook: Current indications suggest there will be further rain and hail showers over the weekend, but some drier and brighter interludes in the mix also. Turning a bit cooler with some frost by night.
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.