Wet and windy conditions set for Mayo on Thursday

Thursday, February 5 is expected to bring a wet and rather windy day across Mayo, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle becoming widespread as the day progresses.

Conditions will turn increasingly unsettled, with fresh to strong and gusty easterly winds adding to the raw feel.

Highest temperatures will range between 6 and 10 degrees.

Nationally, the outlook remains unsettled, with further spells of rain and showers expected, particularly across southern and eastern areas.

The risk of flooding will also continue in places due to already saturated ground.

Thursday night will stay cloudy with further outbreaks of rain.

While the heaviest and most persistent rain is expected in the southeast and east, Mayo will also see continued damp conditions.

Overnight temperatures will drop to between 2 and 7 degrees, with moderate to fresh and gusty easterly winds, turning strong near exposed coasts.