Heavy rain on the way for Leitrim and surrounding areas

Today, Tuesday, will have a mostly dry start with some sunshine with a moderate to fresh westerly wind backing southerly for a time. Temperatures in the afternoon will range between 5 and 7 degrees and will rise Tuesday evening with the arrival of another spell of rain.

TONIGHT

Tonight will bring widespread and heavy rain with a further risk of flooding in places. The rain will clear eastwards overnight to showers with the chance of some sleet initially, particularly over hills and mountains. Temperatures later on Tuesday night will range between 9 and 11 degrees in a strong westerly wind after a cold start.