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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)
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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).
National Forecast
29 November 2023 21:18
Tonight
Very cold tonight, with a few well scattered showers, the focus of these across eastern counties. Some of these will turn wintry, with a dusting of snow possible, especially over higher ground. Some frost and ice too, particularly for sheltered areas. Lowest temperatures of -3 to +2 degrees in light to moderate northeast winds.
Tomorrow
Some frost or ice starting out on Thursday with a light dusting of snow locally. While many areas will be dry with sunny spells, a few well scattered showers will occur too, some wintry early on across the east and southeast. Very cold with highest temperature of 3 to 6 degrees. Rather brisk northeast winds will make for a wind chill factor, decreasing light later.
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