CARLOW WEATHER: Heavy showers with possible thunderstorms and hail

Scattered heavy showers in the west and southwest today (November 23) will become more widespread through this morning and afternoon, with hail and isolated thunderstorms possible as well as sunny spells. 

Wind is expected in the afternoon with fresh to strong and gusty southwesterly winds, with gales along west and southwest coasts. High waves developing also.

Highest temperatures will be between 7 to 10 degrees.

Tonight, showers will continue for a time before gradually dying out with clear spells for many, before turning very windy in the west and south later as outbreaks of rain spread from the Atlantic. 

Lowest temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees.