The Friday weather forecast for Leitrim and surrounding areas

Dull and damp on Friday morning with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Rain will slowly clear to the north through the afternoon, followed by sunny spells and scattered showers, some of which will be heavy. Highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees in moderate to fresh southeasterly winds, veering westerly and easing by evening.

TONIGHT

Heavy showers will become more confined to Atlantic coasts on Friday night, with the chance of isolated thunderstorms and hail. Drier weather and clear spells will develop elsewhere. Lowest temperatures of -1 to +3 degrees, coldest over Munster and south Leinster, with frost and some icy patches developing. Patchy mist and fog developing too in mainly light winds.