The weekend weather forecast for Leitrim and surrounding areas

SATURDAY: Dull and damp on Saturday with occasional outbreaks of rain, most persistent along southern coastal counties. The rain may turn heavy in some areas later in the evening. Temperatures will be above average for the time of year with highs of 12 to 15 degrees. Somewhat breezy with fresh southerly winds.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Quite wet at first with outbreaks of showery rain, potentially turning heavy in places. The rain will then clear eastwards during the night, leaving largely clear and dry conditions with just isolated showers lingering along Atlantic coasts. Minimum temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees. Fresh south to southwest winds, easing moderate by morning.

SUNDAY: Plenty of dry and bright spells on Sunday, though showers will persist along Atlantic coasts through much of the day. Highest temperatures of 9 to 13 degrees in moderate south to southwest winds.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Showers will continue in many Atlantic coastal areas, though it will stay largely clear and dry elsewhere. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 9 degrees in light to moderate southwesterly breezes.