Chilly mornings persist - Heat peaks then drops again

Storm Dave impacted the Easter weekend, but temperatures are up to start the week, peaking on Wednesday before rain brings a cooler feel again.

Cloud and patchy rain affect Ireland and Scotland, while England and eastern Wales stay fine and very warm on Wednesday. Highs could reach up to 24°C in parts of England, mainly to the south-east.

Cloud increases in the west later, with a small chance of evening showers, keeping Ireland in the mid- to upper-teens.

Thursday brings a marked change. After a warm start in the southeast, up to 19 - 20 °C, a band of heavy, showery rain moves through, with a risk of thunder.

Conditions are turning cooler behind it, with blustery showers and temperatures dropping to 9 - 12 °C in the west and north.

Friday stays cooler and unsettled. Sunny spells mix with frequent showers, heaviest in the west and northwest.

Eastern areas will see brighter spells. A fresh westerly breeze keeps things a little chilly before a further drop with lows of around freezing for the weekend.