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Réamhaisnéis Náisiúnta
20 August 2022 05:04
Inniu
Showery and at times heavy rain this morning in Ulster and Connacht will move southwards today. Drier and sunnier conditions will follow later this morning. The south will have a drier start with a few showers and some sunny spells before rain arrives later this afternoon, turning lighter and patchier then. Highest temperatures will range from a cool 15 degrees in the northwest up to 22 degrees in the southeast, in moderate to fresh westerly winds, easing later.
Anocht
Tonight will be dry with clear spells in many areas, however it will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain in southern counties. There will also be a few showers in the northwest. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees, however it will be a mild and humid night in the south with temperatures in the low to mid teens. Southwest winds will be light.
Amárach
Sunday will bring a mix of cloud and bright or sunny spells. There will be outbreaks of rain and drizzle near the south coast. Elsewhere will be mostly dry, but some patchy rain may spread northwards later in the afternoon and evening. Quite calm in most areas with just light variable winds. Highest temperatures of 16 to 20 degrees, humid in the south.
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