Hail and isolated thunderstorms possible for Donegal later tonight

Rain will clear to the northeast early this morning and fresh to strong, gusty west to northwest winds will ease.

Today will bring sunny spells and showers, mainly in the west at first and becoming more widespread this afternoon. Some will be heavy with a chance of hail. Highest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees.

Tonight, there will be further showers, some heavy or prolonged with hail and isolated thunderstorms possible, especially in the northwest. Spot flooding possible in places also. They will mostly clear by morning. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees with moderate, gusty south to southwest winds.

Saturday will start off dry in many areas with sunny spells. Showers in the west will gradually spread eastwards and will become widespread in the afternoon, some heavy. Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees with moderate to fresh, gusty westerly winds.