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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).
National Forecast
09 December 2023 19:58
Tonight
Continuing windy this evening and tonight with sustained high westerly winds due to Storm Elin, especially in parts of the north and east for a time. Remaining rain in Ulster will soon clear, with clear spells and just the odd shower elsewhere. Outbreaks of rain and freshening southerly winds will move into Connacht and Munster towards morning. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees.
Tomorrow
Wet and breezy weather will quickly extend to all areas on Sunday morning, with a temporary clearance following. However, further outbreaks of rain, possibly thundery, will extend from the west into the afternoon and evening. Turning very windy from the west in the afternoon as Storm Fergus approaches. Winds will be particularly strong in the west with some severe or damaging gusts leading to some wave overtopping and possibly localised coastal flooding. Highest temperature of 8 to 12 degrees.
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