WEATHER: Expect some cloud with showery outbreaks of rain

THERE will be some hazy sunny spells at times on Friday, the best of which will be in Ulster and north Leinster in the morning.

It will turn cloudier overall though as the day progresses with showery outbreaks of rain in the south gradually extending to most parts during the day.

The showers will be heavy at times and isolated thunderstorms are possible on Friday afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures will range from 18 in the southwest up to 25 degrees in the northeast, in moderate to occasionally fresh southeasterly winds.

Scattered thundery showers will continue overnight, mixed with clear spells. Some mist and fog patches will develop, especially along eastern coasts in light to moderate south to southeast winds. Mild with temperatures not falling below 12 to 16 degrees.

Scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms will be mixed with some sunny spells on Saturday. Some surface water flooding possible with the most intense showers, mainly over the midlands and west of the country.

Highest temperatures of 18 to 23 degrees in light to moderate southerly winds.

National Outlook

Marginally cooler over the weekend but still above average temperatures with further showers, and some thunderstorms. Surface water flooding will remain a risk.