Weather forecast

According to Met Éireann tonight will become very windy and, in places, stormy as storm Callum extends northwards across Ireland. Severe and potentially damaging wind gusts are likely, particularly in coastal regions.

The rain will turn heavy at times with an isolated thunderstorm possible. Clear spells and scattered showers will follow as the rain-band clears the north coast around dawn on Friday.

Friday morning will start very windy and in places stormy with bright spells and a few scattered showers. The strong south or southwest winds will moderate across the bulk of the country by the afternoon but will remain very strong in coastal areas of the west and north with further severe gusts possible here. Highest temperatures will range 12-16°C.

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