It will be a mostly dry day in Northern Ireland with a sunny start on Friday – before cloud gathers through the morning.

Meanwhile, a few light afternoon showers may affect parts of the north coast, with a maximum temperature of 19C.

By Friday night, it will be mostly dry with some evening sunshine, but the chance of the odd shower towards the north coast.

It will become cloudier with the odd shower for counties Londonderry and Antrim, staying dry elsewhere with a minimum temperature of 9C.

By Saturday, it will be mainly dry with some sunny intervals, feeling warm in the afternoon sunshine with the odd passing shower towards the north coast – along with a maximum temperature of 19C.

Looking ahead, a dry Sunday is expected with some sunny intervals, feeling warm in the afternoon sunshine. Rain spreading to all parts on Monday, clearing overnight. Scattered heavy showers Tuesday and it will become increasingly windy.