Rain and strong winds will ease this afternoon.

The Met Office forecast for Friday: ‘Cloudy with outbreaks of rain this morning and a fresh to strong south or southwesterly wind.

‘Rain clearing towards midday as it becomes dry this afternoon with the winds becoming lighter.

‘Remaining fairly cloudy this afternoon with a moderate to fresh east or northeasterly wind developing. Maximum temperature 15°C.

‘Into tomorrow, cloudy with possibly some light rain at times. Rain heavy at times overnight into Sunday. Fresh to strong southeasterly winds veering southwesterly later.’