WEATHER: Cloud and rain expected for weekend ahead in Carlow
Some brighter spells likely to break through
Today
Rather cloudy and wet this morning with bands of rain drifting across the region. The rain will linger for a time this afternoon and evening and will be heavy at times too. Highest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees with light winds.
Staying cloudy this evening and tonight but the rain will become patchy and linger through the night. Light winds and lowest temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees.
Friday
Cloudy and dull to begin with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, becoming more persistent for a time during the afternoon with limited sunny spells. Light winds and highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees.
Cloudy and wet with outbreaks of rain, possibly heavy at times too, on Friday night. There will be some drier intervals but it will be a largely damp and cloudy night. Light winds and lowest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees
Saturday
Cloudy and damp with outbreaks of rain and drizzle from the morning. A few brighter spells will develop across southern and eastern counties later in the afternoon with generally light winds all day. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees.
A mix of cloudy periods and clear spells on Saturday night but rain will linger across northern counties for a time. Becoming mostly dry overnight with light winds. Lowest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees with some mist and fog patches.
Sunday
Quite cloudy to begin with rain developing across southern counties before spreading further north during the afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees and generally light winds.