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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
21 December 2025 14:36
Today
There'll be a good lot of dry weather this afternoon in many areas with a mix of cloud and some bright or sunny spells. However, cloudy in Munster with outbreaks of rain and drizzle continuing to move northwestwards through the afternoon, and possibly moving into southern parts of Connacht too before nightfall. Highest temperatures of 5 to 10 degrees in light, occasionally moderate, easterly or variable breezes.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy tonight with further scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle moving in from the east. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 9 degrees for Ulster and Leinster, 2 to 6 degrees for Munster and Connacht with the best of the clear spells. Northeasterly winds will be moderate along northern and eastern coasts, but will be mostly light and those light winds will allow mist and fog patches to develop.
Tomorrow
Mostly cloudy for much of tomorrow with some outbreaks of rain and drizzle and with mist and fog lingering in places, mainly in the West and in the Midlands. It'll become drier across much of the eastern half of the country through the afternoon, with a few bright or sunny spells developing. The clearance will extend further westwards later. Highest temperatures of 6 to 11 degrees in mostly light easterly or variable breezes, moderate though in coastal parts of the east, south and north at times.
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