Carlow Weather: Cold, windy and unsettled with thunderstorms possible

Thursday will be windy with sunny spells, showers, and thunderstorms possible, according to Met Éireann.

Fresh to strong and gusty southwest to west winds. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees.

Thursday night will be cold with clear spells and blustery showers.

Lowest temperatures of 3 to 5 degrees in a fresh and gusty west to southwest wind.

Solar UV Index:Low

Continuing windy on Friday 29th December with fresh to strong and gusty westerly winds. Also expect sunny spells and scattered blustery showers.

Highest temperatures of 4 to 8 degrees, with an added wind chill factor.

National Outlook: Rather cold and unsettled