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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 European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF)
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 European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF).
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 European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF).
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 European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF).
Réamhaisnéis Náisiúnta
02 May 2024 05:19
Inniu
Rather cloudy and wet this morning with bands of rain drifting across the country. The rain will linger across the west and south through to this afternoon and may be heavy at times too. Staying drier further north however with moderate blustery winds. Highest temperatures of 8 to 13 degrees but staying rather mild in the north with highs of 15 to 18 degrees.
Anocht
Staying cloudy this evening and tonight but the rain will become patchy and linger through the night. Counties in the north will stay largely dry however. Light winds and lowest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees.
Amárach
Cloudy and dull to begin with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, becoming more persistent for a time during the afternoon with limited sunny spells. Light winds and highest temperatures of 11 to 15 degrees.
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