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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
03 December 2024 04:42
Today
A generally dry start today with frost and some mist patches in Leinster and Ulster. There will be some bright spells this morning but with plenty of cloud overall. Scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle will spread eastwards over the country during the course of the afternoon, possibly turning to sleet on the hills in north Ulster. A clearance will follow from the Atlantic later this evening. Highest temperatures will range from 5 to 10 degrees, coldest in Ulster, with moderate southerly breezes.
Tonight
Any lingering rain or drizzle will clear from east Leinster early tonight. It will become largely dry and turning cold with frost forming in some areas as skies clear. Lowest temperatures of zero to +3 degrees in generally light westerly or variable breezes which will allow a few fog patches to develop.
Tomorrow
A dry start on Wednesday with some hazy sunshine across the eastern half of the country in the morning. However, cloudier skies in the west will extend across the country by midday as rain develops in Atlantic coastal areas. Rain will then extend eastwards across the country on Wednesday afternoon accompanied by strong and gusty southerly winds. Highest afternoon temperatures will generally range from 6 to 11 degrees, coldest in Ulster and mildest in Munster.
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