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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 July 2024 09:07
Today
Some mist and drizzle along eastern and southeastern coastal parts this morning. Otherwise mainly dry across the country with cloud breaking up with some bright or hazy sunny spells for a time. This afternoon however cloud will increase from the west with outbreaks of rain developing across west Munster, Connacht and west Ulster, the rain extending further inland this evening. Highest temperatures of 17 to 22 degrees, warmest in the midlands and east with moderate to fresh southerly winds, but strong along Atlantic coasts.
Tonight
Rain over the western half of the country will extend eastwards, becoming widespread and turning heavy at times. It will be humid with temperatures not dropping below 12 to 14 degrees in mostly light south or southeast breezes.
Tomorrow
Saturday morning will be wet with rain in most areas, heavy at times. Rain will gradually clear eastwards later in the afternoon with sunny spells and a few showers following from the west. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees with light southerly breezes becoming northwesterly and freshening as rain clears.
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