CARLOW WEATHER: Sunny spells and some heavy scattered showers to start the weekend

Friday 11th August, will see sunny spells and scattered showers, some of these showers heavy.

Southwesterly winds will be moderate to fresh and gusty.

Highest temperatures of 19 to 22 degrees.

Tonight, showers will merge to bring longer spells of rain for a time.

Lowest temperatures 14 to 16 degrees in moderate to fresh southerly winds.

Pollen Forecast: Low

Solar UV Index: High in any sunshine

Saturday 12th August willbring sunshine and showers, some heavy with a chance of local downpours leading to spot flooding.

Highest temperatures 18 to 20 degrees in moderate to fresh, southwesterly winds.

National Outlook: Current indications suggest something of a drier interlude for a couple of days with higher temperatures leading in to the weekend.

Data according to Met Éireann.