Dundonald (County Down) weather

Headline:

Mainly dry and bright morning. Rain spreads northeast from afternoon.

Today:

A somewhat cloudy start then bright or sunny spells developing. Mostly dry in the morning but the odd shower is possible. Rain likely to spread into eastern counties through the afternoon, heavy at times, staying drier in the west. Maximum temperature 22 °C.

Tonight:

Cloudy with outbreaks of occasionally heavy rain, mainly over eastern counties with the west generally drier. Staying rather cloudy overnight but the rain largely fading out by morning. Minimum temperature 15 °C.

Friday:

A quite cloudy start but bright or spells developing through the day. Mostly dry but the chance of a few showers developing. Becoming quite breezy around the Antrim coast. Maximum temperature 21 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Rain or showers at times, perhaps heavy and thundery. Occasional drier and brighter spells. Light or moderate winds, likely freshening on Monday.

Likely remaining unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain across all areas at times. Rainfall amounts will probably be above average for the time year with the wettest conditions in the northwest. Potential for some strong winds at times. Some drier and more settled interludes could develop, perhaps becoming longer in duration across southern areas later in this period. Temperatures are likely to be near average, although some short-lived warm or very warm spells are possible, especially in the south.

Most likely a continuation of the generally unsettled conditions at first with showers or longer spells of rain across many areas. However, likely some drier interludes at times. Further into September, drier weather may become more prevalent, especially in the south and southeast, with more unsettled conditions tending to become more likely further north and northwest. Temperatures will probably be near normal at first but may become warmer later, with the possibility of some hot spells in the south.