A CLOUDY start will give way to sunny spells in the afternoon today.

Early-morning grey and mist will quickly clear and it will remain dry throughout the day as sun begins to break into the afternoon, with the best weather found southwards.

A maximum temperature of 18°C in the afternoon will balance out a minimum temperature of 7°C later in the evening, where a dry night with clear spells is expected.

However, it may be colder than Wednesday night, with a few misty patches developing into dawn.

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