Clare Weather: Saturday September 30, 2023

WET AND breezy today with outbreaks of rain, turning heavy at times with spot flooding possible, especially in the south of Munster. The rain will turn patchy and gradually clear northeastwards during the afternoon.

Moderate to fresh and gusty southeasterly winds will be strong near the coast, the winds will veer southwest and ease later in the day. Very high tides expected tomorrow due to the supermoon. Highest temperatures of 17 to 19 degrees, according to Met Eireann.

National Outlook

Overview: Mixed and, at times unsettled, this weekend and early next week. Noticeably cooler on Monday.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Dry in many areas to begin with variable cloud and some clear breaks, although patchy rain or showers may affect southern and southeastern coastal areas for a time. Scattered showers will move into the west and northwest overnight. Lowest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees in a light to moderate south to southwest wind, fresh and gusty near western and northwestern coasts.

SUNDAY: Sunday will bring a mix of bright or sunny spells and scattered showers. The showers will become increasingly confined to the west and northwest during the afternoon with most places becoming dry by evening. Cloud will gradually thicken from the south later. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees in a light to moderate southwesterly wind.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly dry apart from isolated showers near Atlantic coasts, with cloud continuing to build from the south. Outbreaks of rain and drizzle will develop in southern coastal areas later in the night. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 12 degrees with light southerly or variable breezes.

MONDAY: Scattered outbreaks of rain will become more widespread and heavier during Monday. Cooler than of late with highest temperatures of 12 to 16 degrees in a light to moderate south to southwest wind.

TUESDAY: Tuesday looks set to be a breezy day with a mix of sunny spells and blustery showers. Highs of 14 to 16 degrees in moderate to fresh and gusty westerly winds.

FURTHER OUTLOOK: Current indications suggest rather changeable and, at times unsettled, conditions, but with potential for relatively mild conditions to return later in the week.