CARLOW WEATHER: A mix of cloud and sunny spells developing into widespread showers

There will be a mix of cloud and sunny spells this morning with the odd shower.

It will become cloudier during the day with more widespread showers developing during the afternoon.

Light to moderate southwest winds with highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees. Tonight scattered showers will continue with mostly light southerly winds, turning misty in places overnight.

Lowest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees.

Pollen Forecast: Moderate

Solar UV Index: Moderate to high today.

Friday will see heavy rain develop through the morning accompanied by fresh to strong easterly winds. Localised flooding is possible. Rain will clear northwards to showers later in the afternoon and evening with winds moderating. Highest temperatures of 16 to 19 degrees.

National Outlook: Unsettled weather for the weekend and continuing into next week.