TODAY will start dry and bright, with a few sunny spells continuing into the afternoon.

However, a band of wet and windy weather will arrive and steadily spread from the west, with coastal gales likely as temperatures reach highs of 15°C.

Overnight rain should clear, with heavy, blustery showers following behind.

Turning very windy across all parts, with severe gales possible as temperatures fall to as low as 10°C.