Carrickfergus (County Antrim) weather

Headline:

Rain, some heavy, becoming very windy.

Today:

Rain developing widely this morning, turning heavy at times, though the south and east becoming drier for a time in the afternoon, before heavy rain returns later. Strengthening winds with chance of gales. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Tonight:

Rain soon clearing to scattered showers this evening. Chance of severe gales for a while then winds easing tonight, with most places becoming dry. Minimum temperature 2 °C.

Sunday:

A brighter day with a mixture of sunny intervals and occasional showers. Freshening westerly winds. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:

Dry with some sunny spells on Monday then high cloud later. Sunny, breezy and warm on Tuesday, cloudier later. Chance of patchy or rain or showers on Wednesday.

Rather changeable conditions are expected through this period, as Atlantic frontal systems track eastwards across the UK, accompanied by some strong winds at times. These will bring occasional spells of rain or showers, heaviest and most frequent in the west and northwest, with longer drier interludes likely in the south and sheltered eastern areas. Whilst temperatures will be close to average for the period as a whole, there may be opportunities for some short-lived warm spells in the south and east. Conversely, occasional colder interludes in the northwest will bring the chance of some wintry showers, especially over hills, and overnight frost.

It is probable that more blocked, or at least slowly evolving, weather patterns will become increasingly dominant through the middle of the month. Whilst confidence is low, this may result in more settled and drier conditions overall. There may, however, still be some more unsettled interludes at times, especially in the south and southwest. Temperatures will probably be around or a little above normal for the period as a whole, and its possible we may see some pleasantly warm spring weather at times.