A wet and unsettled Thursday is expected across the area, with persistent rain, low temperatures and a cool easterly breeze throughout the day.
Early morning
The day will begin dull and damp, with rain widespread through the early hours. From around 5am to 8am, the likelihood of rain is very high, reaching 90 to 95 per cent at times. Temperatures will be around 6 to 7°C, but it will feel significantly colder, closer to 3°C. An easterly wind of 11 to 12 mph will add to the chill, with gusts reaching the mid-20s mph.
Midday
Rain continues through the late morning and into midday, though it may become lighter at times. The chance of rain gradually eases to around 70 to 80 per cent. Temperatures remain fairly flat at around 6 to 7°C, with feels-like values of 3 to 4°C. Easterly winds persist at around 9 to 10 mph.
Afternoon
Conditions stay overcast during the afternoon, with further outbreaks of rain likely. The chance of rain remains at around 70 to 80 per cent. Temperatures edge up slightly, peaking at around 8°C, though it will still feel cool, closer to 5 to 6°C. Winds from the east continue at around 9 mph.
Evening
Rain becomes more persistent again into the evening, with the chance increasing to 80 to 90 per cent. Temperatures will sit at around 8 to 9°C early in the evening before easing back later, with feels-like temperatures nearer 6 to 7°C. Easterly winds remain moderate at around 8 mph, gradually easing overnight.
