CARLOW WEATHER: Sunny spells and scattered showers with highs of 17 to 19 degrees

Sunny spells and scattered showers are expected today.

Thicker cloud will move into southern counties towards the end of the day.

Highest temperature of 17 or 19 degrees in a light, occasionally moderate, westerly breeze.

Tonight will see rain spreading to most parts, turning heavy towards dawn bringing a risk of spot flooding there.

Lows of 9 to 12 degrees in mainly light southerly or variable breezes.

Pollen Forecast: Moderate 

Solar UV Index: Moderate to high 

Tuesday, will see outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, clearing eastwards during the morning.

Showers will follow, some heavy and possibly thundery.

It will brighten up as the day goes on, however, with sunny spells developing in most parts by evening.

Highest temperature of 17 to 19 degrees.

Winds will be mostly light to moderate and variable in direction.

National Outlook: Remaining changeable and mixed through the week ahead with temperatures slightly on the cool side for the time of year.