Weather forecast

Met Éireann predicts that there will be widespread, heavy showers, particularly over Munster and Leinster, with a risk of localised flooding in some areas.

The rain will clear eastwards in the afternoon but is forecast to bring between 30mm and 40mm of rain.

Temperatures will be between 9°C and 13°C midday, but turning colder in the evening. It will be much colder in Ulster and Connacht with temperatures between 3°C and 6°C, and outbreaks of rain that may turn to sleet.

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