Louth Weather: Some sunny spells but mostly cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain

Some sunny spells but mostly cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain.

More persistent rain will spread from the southwest during the afternoon and evening.

The rain will turn heavy at times and with saturated ground conditions and high river levels, localised flooding is possible.

Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees, mildest near the south coast. A breezy day with moderate to fresh and gusty southeast winds, increasing strong near the coast and locally inland.

Rain in Connacht, Ulster and Leinster early on Thursday night.

The rain will gradually clear northeastwards overnight and will be followed from the southwest by clear spells and scattered showers, some of which will be heavy.

With saturated ground conditions and high river levels, further localised flooding is possible. Blustery at first with moderate to fresh and gusty southeasterly winds, but winds will ease overnight.

Lowest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees.