While winds are expected to remain light to gentle over the next 48 hours, conditions at sea will deteriorate on Friday.

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Small Craft Warning for southeasterly winds reaching force 6 or higher at times.

The warning applies to waters from Carlingford Lough to Roche’s Point and Rossan Point. The warning is valid from midnight to midday on Friday.

Dull and damp conditions with scattered rain, mist, and drizzle will persist on land through the weekend.

Conditions are expected to improve next week as high pressure builds, bringing drier and cooler weather.