Sub-zero temperatures expected again tonight as heavy showers approaching

Another cold night is ahead of us after a mixed Saturday of sun, showers and hail.

A cold start this morning will quickly pass on, as it is predicted to be a generally bright day with a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers.

However, more persistent rain will affect the southeast for a short time this morning. The odd heavy downpour is possible this afternoon across the west and north with a small chance of hail.

Maximum temperatures today will vary between 9 to 12 degrees in a generally moderate northeasterly breeze.

Tonight will be a cold night for late April, with a touch of frost likely along with some mist or fog patches. Temperatures may drop as low as -2 degrees.

Sunday will have another cold morning start, but with plenty of morning sunshine. Heavy showers will develop later in the day, dampening hopes for some late April beach trips.