St Patrick's weekend weather update

As Northern Ireland prepares for another exciting calendar of St Patrick's Day events, it looks like umbrellas will be needed.

Belfast's parade kicks off Sunday afternoon at Belfast city hall, with thousands expected to take to the streets in green.

Scattered showers are expected to hit NI on Sunday, but that won't dampen spirits.

Monday looks set to stay dry in the morning, with winds picking up late in the afternoon.

Northern Ireland's five day forecast 👇

Today: A largely cloudy start with patchy drizzle. Becoming drier and brighter from the west with some good sunny spells developing this afternoon. Moderate to fresh northwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Tonight: Winds easing and becoming largely clear and cold with some icy patches possible. A few mist or fog patches may develop towards dawn. Minimum temperature 1 °C.

Saturday: A bright start for some but wet and windy conditions will spread across the area during the morning. Further rain in the afternoon but becoming drier in the evening. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday: Patchy cloud and a few showers during Sunday. Mainly dry on Monday but with strengthening winds and outbreaks of rain later. Windy with a few scattered showers Tuesday.

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