Explanation of new warning levels

Current Forecast:

Saturday, 02 August 2014 05:09

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Today

Rain in Ulster, Leinster and east Munster turning heavy at times today and causing localised flooding. Elsewhere, dry apart from isolated showers and with sunny spells further west. Highest temperatures 14 to 18 degrees Celsius, coolest in the wetter areas. Light to moderate, variable or northerly breezes will become north to northwest and freshen later.

Tonight

Rain continuing in the east and north early tonight, with an ongoing risk of flooding for a time. However, the rain will become confined to Ulster as the night goes on and cloud will begin to break elsewhere. Northwest to west winds will increase fresh to strong generally, making it feel much cooler; lowest temperatures 10 to 12 degrees Celsius.
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