CLOUD will give way to sunny patches across the region this afternoon.

It will be a cloudy start to the day today (April 20) with the odd spot of light rain or drizzle.

However, cloud will break up through the afternoon to give a few bright spells and make it feel pleasantly warm, with a maximum temperature of 15C.

Tonight will remain mostly cloudy with some patchy light rain and drizzle, mainly over higher ground. A few clear spells are possible, but it will generally be mild.

We’ll have a minimum temperature of 8C.

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