Yesterday's weather saw a classic 'returning polar maritime' airmass hit the UK and Ireland. This is when essentially air originates in polar regions then travels southwards before turning north towards the British Isles where after pushing over relatively warmer surrounding water it creates what many western areas have seen today being

The unsettled and mobile weather pattern continues through the weekend. Here is what to watch out for; 1- Low pressure dominates keeping the weather windy and in places wet. 2- Rain and or showers are expected on both days, perhaps some persistent spells of heavy rain across parts of Ireland through Sunday.