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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.
National Forecast
26 August 2025 15:12
Today
This afternoon will be breezy with widespread blustery showers and occasional sunshine. The showers will become less frequent this evening. Highest temperatures of 16 to 22 degrees with a moderate to fresh and gusty southwesterly wind. High seas expected along Atlantic coasts with wave overtopping possible.
Tonight
Rain and blustery winds will develop in the west and southwest early tonight and will move northeastwards across the country overnight. Some heavy and thundery downpours are possible and may cause spot flooding. A clearance to isolated showers will follow in the west and southwest. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees with moderate to fresh and gusty southeast to southwest winds.
Tomorrow
Wet and blustery in the north and east early tomorrow morning, with some heavy and thundery downpours possible. The rain will clear away to the northeast through the morning, then showers will extend across the country from the west for the rest of the day. Highest temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees with a moderate to fresh and gusty southwesterly wind.
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