CARLOW WEATHER: Strong winds and isolated thunderstorms expected today (January 11)

Scattered showers can be expected today (January 11), some heavy and more persistent with isolated thunderstorms and hail at times. 

Rain will extend from the southwest later on to all areas but the north with highest temperatures of 5 to 9 degrees in strong and gusty westerly winds.

Tonight, widespread outbreaks of rain will move in from the west with low cloud and mist patches. 

Southwesterly winds will be strong to very strong at times across the southern half of the country, but much lighter elsewhere.

Lowest temperatures of 2 to 6 degrees will occur early in the night. 

The gale warning for all Irish coasts also continues today until 6pm with west to southwest winds reaching gale force 8 at times.