Clare Weather: Thursday September 28, 2023

THURSDAY will start mostly dry with a mix of sunny spells and isolated showers.

South to southwest winds will freshen as a band of rain moves in from the west in the morning. The rain will spread eastwards with some heavy falls possible, followed by scattered showers.

Winds will mostly ease with the clearance of the rain but will continue strong and gusty near the west coast. Highs of 14 to 17 degrees, according to forecast by Met Eireann.

National Outlook

Overview: Plenty of dry and bright spells on Friday. Turning wetter on Saturday with rain and drizzle, before scattered showers return on Sunday.

Thursday night: Largely dry and clear with isolated showers mainly affecting western coasts. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 12 degrees in light to moderate southwesterly winds.

Friday: A bright and generally dry day with spells of sunshine and the chance of just the odd light shower. Highest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees in light to moderate westerly winds.

Friday night: Dry and clear apart from passing showers along western and southwestern coasts. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees in a light southerly breeze.

Saturday: After a dry start to the day, outbreaks of rain and drizzle will spread across the country from the south, possibly turning heavy at times along the south coast. Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees in moderate southeasterly winds.

Sunday: A mix of sunny spells and scattered showers for Sunday, possibly turning more prolonged in the evening. Highest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees in moderate southwesterly winds.

Early next week: Sunny spells and scattered showers will continue into the early days of next week, with current indications suggesting that rain will then spread across the country on Wednesday