Sunshine not expected to last for too long as Met Éireann say that there is a risk of surface flooding later

Despite the fine start to the morning, it is going to be another day of mixed weather as heavy rainfall is due to take over once again later on.

There will be plenty of patches of sunshine throughout the morning, but showers will begin to drift in towards Kildare towards the early afternoon. Those patches of rainfall will gradually become heavier as the day goes on, and there is a risk of some outbreaks of thunder and lightning once again. There is also a chance of some surface water flooding in some areas. Highest temperatures this afternoon will reach 14-16 degrees.

There won't be much of a change in the weather early on tonight as thundery showers continue to grip the country, but they will gradually become lighter and eventually clear. There may actually be a few clear spells later tonight, though temperatures will drop to around 2-6 degrees.