Winter continues to grip the region with dry spells predicted but stubborn rain refusing to quit this weekend
If you’re out and about across Northern Ireland this weekend then – surprise surprise – you might want to consider taking wet weather gear with you.
Despite temperatures being a bit warmer and some dry spells predicted, the Met Office forecast for the next two days still shows a high likelihood of rain.
Saturday will see a generally dry start to the day according to meteorologists. Expected outbreaks of rain will reach the southwest later in the morning with the afternoon likely to be cloudy. Outbreaks of rain are anticipated for most places in the region with a maximum temperature of 12C.
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Sunday will remain unsettled with blustery heavy showers spreading eastwards. At times there will be longer periods of rain according to the Met Office.
However, the good news is there will still be some dry spells with occasional brightness and breezy periods throughout.
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