Louth Weather: Mostly dry with spells of sunshine

Friday will be mostly dry with spells of sunshine after a frosty start and still some lying snow in southern parts. Highest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees, in just light westerly breezes.

Tonight, turning very wet and windy with heavy rain extending from the southwest, accompanied by strong to near gale force and gusty southeasterly winds, however winds reaching gale to storm force along coasts.

Spot flooding is likely with some falls of sleet in places too, mainly across north and northwest counties. Lowest temperatures of 0 to 5 degrees early in the night but temperatures rising overnight.