It looks like it will be a washout over the next 24 hours as heavy spells of rain are predicted for Kildare overnight and into Saturday.
Rain will gradually push northwards this evening and early tonight, turning heavier overnight. Lowest temperatures of 3 or 4 degrees in moderate to fresh southeasterly winds.
The rain will break up for a time early on Saturday morning, but then pick up again with further heavy spells developing. The rain will clear from the south in the afternoon with the skies gradually brightening. Highest temperatures of 11-12 degrees as southerly winds freshen with the clearance of the rain.
Dry across the bulk of the country overnight but with areas of mist and fog forming on Saturday night. However, patchy rain will affect southern counties of Munster. Minimum temperatures will range from 1-3 degrees across northern counties but 4-7 degrees elsewhere. Winds will be moderate to fresh southeast in direction.
Some sunny intervals on Sunday but generally cloudy with showery rain, heavy at times across the southwest of Munster. Highs of 9-11 degrees. Turning chilly on Sunday night with clear spells and just isolated showers. Minimum temperatures will range from 1-4 degrees in light, variable winds.
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