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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 HARMONIE-AROME and the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) models.
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 HARMONIE-AROME and the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) models.
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 HARMONIE-AROME and the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) models.
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 HARMONIE-AROME and the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) models.
Réamhaisnéis Náisiúnta
20 May 2025 11:59
Inniu
Heavy showers and scattered thunderstorms over the southern half of the country will become more widespread this afternoon, with spot flooding possible. Light rain and drizzle will develop in the southwest. Highest temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees in a light southerly or variable breeze.
Anocht
Early tonight, heavy showers will continue in places with patchy rain and drizzle over the southern half of the country. Becoming largely dry by morning with clear spells developing, though mist and fog will develop in places. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 9 degrees in a light variable breeze.
Amárach
Tomorrow morning, mist and fog will clear along with any lingering patchy rain in the southeast, leaving a dry and sunny day with just the chance of a few showers in the south. Highest temperatures of 17 to 22 degrees generally but cooler near northern coasts in light to moderate northerly winds.
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