Windy Friday in store for Mayo with sunny spells and scattered showers

MAYO is set for a breezy and changeable Friday, with sunny spells mixed with scattered showers across the county.

The latest forecast indicates that Friday will bring a mixture of partly sunny periods and showers, with strong winds adding to the unsettled feel.

Temperatures will remain relatively mild for early September, reaching highs of around 17 degrees, while overnight temperatures are expected to fall to around 10 degrees.

The day will be generally bright at times, but showers will affect parts of the county, with conditions particularly changeable along exposed western and coastal areas.

Winds will also be a feature, with fresh to strong winds expected at times, making it feel cooler than the actual temperature would suggest.

The outlook comes as Met Éireann's latest national forecast indicates a generally unsettled pattern, with rain and showers affecting parts of the country.

For Mayo, the forecast for Friday is currently for partly sunny conditions, windy weather and a few showers, with temperatures remaining around seasonal levels.