Waterford weather: Rain on the way this week as Met Éireann forecasts big change

County Waterford could be set for its wettest week in some time this week, with Met Éireann forecasting showers for a number of days.

Today looks set to be the best day of the week weather wise, with widespread sunshine and highest temperatures of 24ºC.

However, outbreaks of rain are being forecasted for tonight, although they are likely to be patchy and light.

Tuesday will be a mostly dry and cloudy day. Temperatures will be slightly cooler, with highs of 19ºC being forecasted.

Rain is being forecast for Tuesday evening though, with showers expected to come and go throughout the night.

Wednesday will start off brighter with widespread spells of sunshine but showers will develop in the afternoon.

The showers will clear come the evening though, with the sun returning towards evening time.

Thursday will be largely cloudy but some heavy showers are being forecasted for the afternoon.

Highest temperatures of 19ºC expected along with moderate, occasionally fresh, northerly winds.