A few patches of cloud at first across the Antrim Hills, otherwise it will be a fine day on Friday with long spells of unbroken sunshine.

It will be very warm generally, though a light to moderate northeasterly breeze will keep coasts a bit cooler. Overall there will be a maximum temperature of 25C.

There will be a sunny end to the day then clear periods tonight, though some low cloud or mist will form in places, with a minimum temperature of 11C.

On Saturday, there will be early low cloud in places burning off in the morning to leave another warm dry and sunny day. Winds will be a little lighter and there will be a maximum temperature of 23C.

The outlook for Sunday to Tuesday is cloudier and cooler on Sunday, though mainly dry. There will be sunny spells on Monday, then cloudy with rain on Tuesday.