IRELAND WEATHER: Brighter spells expected this afternoon with top temperatures of 22 degrees

The dull damp start in many areas this morning will give way to brighter, drier conditions through the middle of the day.

Good sunny spells will develop this afternoon with just the chance of a few isolated showers, mostly near the south coast.

Feeling warm in the sunshine with highest temperatures of 17 to 22 degrees, warmest away from the northwest, in a light westerly or variable breeze.

Tonight will start largely dry with clear spells. However, cloud will build from the west overnight with patchy light rain and drizzle developing along west and northwest coasts towards morning.

Lowest temperatures 9 to 13 degrees, with a few patches of mist developing in a light westerly or variable breeze.

Pollen Forecast

High on Wednesday. High to very high on Thursday.