On Friday, outbreaks of rain will continue and be most persistent in Ulster and Leinster, with showers following further south, according to Met Éireann.
The rain will gradually ease and become patchier overnight. With saturated ground conditions and high river levels, further localised flooding is possible.
It will remain blustery, with moderate to fresh and gusty southeasterly winds. Lowest temperatures of 3°C to 7°C.
Rain will gradually become lighter and patchier through Friday night, with occasional clear spells developing. Lowest temperatures generally of 1°C to 4°C.
Saturday
There will be a cloudy start to Saturday, with lingering patches of rain and drizzle. Any rain will slowly clear through the day, with scattered showers and sunny spells following from the southwest.
Highest temperatures of 7°C to 11°C in light to moderate southwesterly or variable winds.
Met Éireann has said that it will turn cloudy again overnight on Saturday, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle spreading from the southwest. Some northeastern areas may stay dry with clear spells.
Lowest temperatures of 2°C to 5°C in light to moderate west to southwest winds.
Sunday
Sunday will start off quite cloudy, with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle.
The rain will clear northeastwards through the day, with sunny spells and isolated showers following. Highest temperatures of 7°C to 10°C in light to moderate northwesterly winds.
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