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Réamhaisnéis Náisiúnta
15 April 2025 11:57
Inniu
Some sunny spells this afternoon especially in the north and west with just the odd shower. Cloud thickening in the east and south, however, bringing some patchy rain to the southeast coast later. Highest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees in moderate north to northwesterly breezes.
Anocht
Quite a cloudy night then with outbreaks of rain spreading up along Leinster and east Ulster through the night, turning heavy and persistent in parts, with spot flooding possible. Some wintry falls may occur over the Wicklow mountains. Breezy near the east coast too. Mainly dry elsewhere with light northwesterly winds. Lowest temperatures of -1 to 4 degrees, so a touch of frost couldn't be ruled out in the west and southwest.
Amárach
Staying rather cloudy with outbreaks of rain along the eastern coasts, persistent in parts during the morning with some heavy bursts, and possible spot flooding, but easing away northeastwards during the afternoon and evening. Staying dry further west with occasional sunny breaks. Later in the afternoon, sunny spells will develop more widely. Highest temperatures of 6 to 13 degrees with moderate to fresh northwesterly winds, easing later.
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