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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
10 August 2025 04:57
Today
Largely dry to start this morning with some sunshine over the northern half of the country. Cloudier conditions in the west and southwest will extend to most areas by early afternoon bringing patchy light rain and drizzle. Some sunny spells will still break through. During the evening, heavier and more persistent rain will develop in the west and north. Warm and humid with highest temperatures of 17 to 23 degrees with light to moderate southerly breezes, warmest in Munster and south Leinster.
Tonight
Outbreaks of rain tonight, mainly over the northern half of the country will slowly become confined to Ulster by morning. Drier further south with clear spells though some drizzle, mist and fog will develop later. Mild and humid with temperatures not falling below 12 to 16 degrees in mostly light, occasionally moderate southerly or variable breezes
Tomorrow
A mild and humid day with rain in the north clearing through the morning and early afternoon as spells of sunshine extend from the south. A few showers may develop later, some of which may turn heavy. Highest temperatures of 21 to 26 degrees in light, occasionally moderate southerly breezes.
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