CARLOW WEATHER: Overall dull and cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle

There will be some brighter spells early on Friday in the east, but overall dull or cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, mainly occurring into the afternoon and evening, driest overall across the southeast.

Cooler than average with highest temperatures of 16 to 18 or 19 degrees Celsius, best values in the southeast.

Winds will be mostly moderate westerly overland.

Tonight will be wet and misty with further outbreaks of rain and drizzle, some heavy bursts and spot flooding expected, especially later.

Mild and humid with lowest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees Celsius in light to moderate southwest breezes, breezier however along coasts.

Pollen Forecast: Low

Solar UV Index: Moderate to high

Saturday will be mostly dull and wet with ongoing outbreaks of rain, heavy and persistent at times across northern areas, possibly easing off further south of the province. Humid with top temperatures of 18 or 19 degrees Celsius.

Southwest to west winds will be mostly light to moderate in strength.

National Outlook: Rather unsettled with rain or showers most days. Overall, a little cooler than average too.