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The rainfall forecast is direct model output from Numerical Weather Prediction models but is a guideline only. Rain refers to precipitation, which can be rain, sleet or snow. It forecasts how much rain will fall (in mm) hourly during the previous hour (accumulations), then in 3 hourly and finally 6 hourly accumulations up to 7 days. This service is based on data and products of the HARMONIE-AROME and the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) models.
The wind is direct model output from Numerical Weather Prediction models but is a guideline only. It forecasts the strength of the wind (in knots and km/h) at 10m for the top of each hour, in hourly, then 3 hourly and finally 6 hourly intervals up to 7 days. The wind arrow tip points in the direction the wind is blowing and the tail length indicates wind strength. However, in the text forecast below, it is described as where it is blowing from. This service is based on data and products of the HARMONIE-AROME and the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) models.
The temperature is direct model output from Numerical Weather Prediction models but is a guideline only. It forecasts air temperature on land and over sea in °C for the top of each hour, 3 hourly and finally 6 hourly intervals up to 7 days. Minus zero (-0) indicates values between 0 to -0.5°C. This service is based on data and products of the HARMONIE-AROME and the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) models.
The Mean Sea Level Pressure (MSLP) is direct model output from Numerical Weather Prediction models but is a guideline only. It forecasts the MSLP in hecto Pascals (hPa) for the top of that hour initially in 3 hourly intervals, then 6 hourly. This service is based on data and products of the HARMONIE-AROME and the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) models.
National Forecast
19 February 2025 04:54
Today
After a dull and damp start in the north and east, rain will gradually clear northeastwards this morning. Elsewhere starting off drier with sunny spells. However, showery outbreaks of rain will move into the southwest later in the morning, spreading across the country through the day and turning heavy in places. Light southerly winds will increase moderate to fresh through the day. Highest temperatures of 9 to 13 degrees.
Tonight
Showery outbreaks of rain at first, clearing northeastwards early in the night as it becomes largely dry for a time. However, further showery outbreaks of rain will move in from the south and west later, as southerly winds increase fresh to strong and gusty by morning, reaching near gale force near southern and western coasts. Temperatures will not fall below 6 to 10 degrees.
Tomorrow
Cloudy and breezy at first with outbreaks of rain, heavy in places. The rain will clear eastwards to sunny spells and scattered showers through the morning. Some of the showers will be heavy with thunderstorms possible. The showers will become more isolated in the evening as cloud builds from the south and west bringing some patchy rain and drizzle. Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 or 14 degrees in fresh to strong and gusty southwest winds, moderating towards the evening.
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