Ulster
Issued at: 16 April 2025 06:00
TODAY - Wednesday 16th April
Today will be cloudy with rain over the eastern half of the province, heavy at times this morning and afternoon. It will be dry elsewhere. The rain will ease this evening. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees in moderate to fresh northwest winds.
TONIGHT
Lingering rain will clear from the northeast early tonight and it will gradually become clear with just the odd light shower in Donegal. Lowest temperatures of 0 to 3 degrees in a light variable breeze.
Pollen Forecast
Moderate on Wednesday and Thursday.
Solar UV Index
Low to moderate on Wednesday. Moderate on Thursday.
TOMORROW - Thursday 17th April
A sunny start to tomorrow apart from isolated showers in Donegal. 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: Some further rain and showers for the early days of next week.
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.