'Nasty looking storm' forecast for the weekend for Waterford

Storm season isn't over yet for Ireland as forecasts show a "nasty looking storm" heading for the country this weekend.

That's according to meteorological reports shared by Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather, showing a low weather system that will bring strong gusts and heavy showers by Saturday, April 6.

"Some differences on weather models but all show it hitting Ireland and packing a punch," he said, sharing the news on social media.

This mornings weather models continue to show nasty looking storm for Saturday with strong gusts and heavy showers hitting Ireland. Some differences on weather models but all show it hitting Ireland and packing a punch. pic.twitter.com/zinTDsXrFE

— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) April 3, 2024

Met Éireann have also warned of heavy rainfall, with the national forecaster's farming forecast predicting rainfall amounts to be two to four times the normal range.

This follows provisional data collated by Met Éireann that confirmed this March was one of the wettest ever.

Today however, will see sunny spells and scattered showers this morning. Cloud will build through the afternoon, with rain developing through the evening. Highest temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees with light to moderate northwest breezes.

Mostly cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle tonight, along with some mist and fog forming as winds fall light. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees.