Get out your umbrella as heavy rain is expected with some localised flooding possible

On Saturday 30th December there will be a wet and windy start to the day with rain, heavy or thundery at times with some localised flooding possible.

According to Met Éireann, the rain will clear to sunny spells and showers through the afternoon. Some showers will be heavy with a chance of isolated thunderstorms and hail.

Highest afternoon temperatures of 8 or 9 degrees.

Fresh to strong and gusty southerly winds, with onshore gales, will mean there is a chance of coastal flooding in the south of the province.

Expect clear spells and squally showers overnight on Saturday, most frequent in the west and southwest.

Lowest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees in fresh to strong and gusty southerly or cyclonic variable winds.

National Outlook: Unsettled with rain or showers most days.