WEATHER: Mostly sunny today (April 21) in Waterford with threat of heavy downpours for the weekend

It is forecast to be dry this morning with spells of sunshine for many, but cloud will increase across the southern half of the country as the morning progresses.

According to Met Éireann, it will stay largely dry and mostly sunny across Ulster for the remainder of the day. However, it will be cloudier at times across Leinster, Munster and Connacht with some showers possible, especially during the evening. Nationally, highest temperatures will range from 12 to 16 degrees, warmest in Ulster with a moderate to fresh northeast breeze.

It will reach 12 degrees in Waterford at 12 noon but it will cool slightly in the afternoon with some showers expected. 

It looks set to be mostly cloudy overnight with occasional light rain or drizzle. However, some northern and northwestern areas will be dry and clear. Minimum temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees in a moderate east to northeast breeze.

Saturday is expected to be a mostly cloudy day with showery rain at times.

Some heavy downpours are possible, especially in the Midlands and south. Top temperatures generally ranging 9 to 12 degrees but touching 13 or 14 degrees in any brighter spells with light to moderate northerly or variable winds.

Heavy rain is forecast for Waterford from 4pm until after 6pm on Saturday afternoon.