NI's weekend weather report as The Open Championship continues

As we look forward to the weekend, everyone's longing for sunshine and blue skies of last week.

Sadly, forecasters predict that this weekend will be dominated by a mix of warm, humid air and low pressure, leading to a heightened risk of thunderstorms and heavy downpours.

The Met Office has said that Northern Ireland, particularly in the east, is likely to enjoy a largely fine day.

Looking towards the final day of The Open, Sunday could see sunshine, but with the mix of heavy/thundery showers.

Take a closer look at Northern Ireland's five-day forecast 👇

This Evening and Tonight: Mostly cloudy, often dry but a few showers drifting around, perhaps the odd heavy one later in the night. A few clear intervals too. It will be a mild night with light winds. Minimum temperature 14 °C.

Saturday: A rather cloudy start then brightening up with some sunny intervals. Scattered heavy showers then breaking out by the afternoon, mainly in the west. Warm with light winds. Maximum temperature 22 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday: Sunny spells and heavy, possibly thundery showers on Sunday. Further showers or longer spells of rain at times on Monday and Tuesday.

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