Weather: Wet and windy start to the day 

TODAY will start off wet and windy with spells of occasionally heavy rain, with some spot flooding possible.

Brighter weather with a mix of sunshine and scattered showers will develop for the afternoon.

Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees in strong and gusty winds that will veer southwest and ease somewhat with the clearance.

Tonight will be clear with scattered showers, some heavy with the chance of hail and thunder.

Temperatures will be cooler than previous nights with lowest temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees.