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Réamhaisnéis Náisiúnta
08 June 2023 05:36
Inniu
A generally bright start with some good spells of sunshine but it will become rather hazy later as cloud continues to build from the south. Staying dry though with highest temperatures of 16 to 23 degrees. Coolest in the east with a light easterly breeze.
Anocht
A mostly dry night with some good clear spells at times too. Cloud will thicken in the south later bringing the slight chance of a shower for parts of the southwest. Lowest temperatures of 9 to 14 degrees in light to moderate easterly breezes.
Amárach
Starting off fine and mostly dry with a light to moderate easterly breeze. A few morning showers will develop across parts of the south. More cloud will build later in the afternoon too as easterly winds increase fresh at times in the south. Highest temperatures of 18 to 25 degrees generally, cooler in the east with an onshore breeze.
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