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Storm Agnes to bring winds and rain
Storm Agnes has been named by the Met Office as the deep area of low-pressure that will impact much of the UK on Wednesday and into Thursday.
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 27 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to heavy rain by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Wednesday 27 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to heavy rain by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 28 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Thursday 28 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 29 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Clear. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Friday 29 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Clear. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 30 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain in the afternoon. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Saturday 30 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain in the afternoon. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Sunday 1 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to light showers by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;Sunday 1 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to light showers by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;
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Monday 2 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;Monday 2 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Carrickfergus
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Chance of precipitation
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40% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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14°
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14°
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13°
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13°
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13° | 12° | 12° | 11° |
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SW
9
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SW
9
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SW
9
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SW
10
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16 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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77% | 80% | 82% | 81% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 80% | 90% | 90% | ≥95% | ≥95% | ≥95% | 90% | 60% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 80% | 70% |
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13°
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12°
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12°
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12°
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11°
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11°
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11°
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12°
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13°
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14°
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15°
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15°
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14°
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14°
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15°
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15°
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15°
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16°
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15°
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15°
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15°
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11° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 11° | 11° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 11° |
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SW
9
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SW
10
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SW
8
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SSW
7
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SSW
5
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SSW
5
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SSE
5
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SE
6
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SE
9
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SE
13
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SE
15
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SE
18
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SE
19
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SE
22
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SE
25
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SE
26
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SE
28
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SSE
28
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SSE
30
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SSE
29
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S
27
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SSW
26
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SW
24
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SW
24
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17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 34 | 39 | 44 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 45 | 44 | 44 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G | G | M | M | M | P | M | G | G | M | G | G | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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84% | 87% | 87% | 86% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 90% | 88% | 86% | 86% | 85% | 87% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 90% | 87% | 85% | 87% | 88% | 88% | 86% | 85% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 20% | 10% | <5% | 10% | 40% | 60% | 40% | <5% |
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15°
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15°
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13°
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13°
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14°
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16°
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16°
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15°
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14°
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11° | 11° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 11° |
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SW
22
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WSW
22
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SW
18
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SW
16
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SSW
18
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SSW
21
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SSW
21
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SSW
16
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SW
16
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40 | 41 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 36 | 36 | 26 | 25 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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84% | 83% | 78% | 81% | 77% | 70% | 77% | 81% | 83% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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13°
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12°
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11°
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13°
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16°
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16°
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14°
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12°
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10° | 9° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 14° | 13° | 11° |
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SW
15
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WSW
14
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WSW
13
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WSW
14
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WSW
14
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WSW
12
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8
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WSW
8
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24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 14 | 12 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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85% | 87% | 89% | 82% | 67% | 63% | 73% | 85% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
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11°
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11°
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11°
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13°
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15°
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15°
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14°
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10° | 9° | 9° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 11° | 11° |
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WSW
7
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SW
7
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SSW
7
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S
9
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14
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18
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SSE
20
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20
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11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 31 |
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VG | G | G | G | G | G | M | G |
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Humidity
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91% | 94% | 95% | 88% | 79% | 81% | 90% | 90% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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30% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 30% | 30% | 10% | <5% |
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15°
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14°
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14°
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14°
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16°
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14°
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12° | 12° | 11° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 12° | 11° |
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SSW
18
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SW
15
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SW
15
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SW
17
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17
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15
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14
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SW
15
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27 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 23 |
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G | G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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90% | 90% | 91% | 87% | 74% | 69% | 74% | 81% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 10% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <5% |
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13°
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12°
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12°
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13°
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15°
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15°
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13°
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12°
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10° | 10° | 9° | 10° | 12° | 12° | 11° | 9° |
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SW
15
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16
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WSW
16
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WSW
17
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WSW
17
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WSW
15
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WSW
14
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WSW
14
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23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 21 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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86% | 88% | 89% | 82% | 69% | 66% | 72% | 80% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - |
Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail and drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time.
This number shows the air temperature for the time period. You can see the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit by using the dropdown menu.
Feels like temperature considers other factors, such as wind speed and humidity. This gives you a better idea of how the temperature will actually feel at the time.
Wind gust shows the highest wind speed that you should encounter at that time, as winds peak and lull.
Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more.
The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The letters show the direction the wind is blowing from (on a standard 16-point compass).
The number represents the average wind speed expected at that time.
The arrow shows the direction of the wind (up is north). If the arrow points from land to sea, the wind will be blowing out to sea (‘offshore’). The number is the average wind speed.
Beware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks. These winds can blow you out to sea. Read more about how wind will affect you at the beach.
Visibility measures the distance at which an object can be clearly seen.
| VP (Very Poor) | Less than 1 km |
| P (Poor) | 1.1 km to 4 km |
| M (Moderate) | 4.1 km to 10 km |
| G (Good) | 10.1 km to 20 km |
| VG (Very Good) | 20.1 km to 40 km |
| E (Excellent) | Greater than 40 km |
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will be high. The higher the percentage of humidity, the wetter it will feel outside.
UV exposure index and the protection required to help keep you safe:
No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight. Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised. High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential. Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential.
This is the average height of the waves, 1-2 miles out to sea. The height of the waves can vary. The individual waves out to sea or at the beach can be higher than this number. If you are close to the water, keep an eye on the waves to stop you or your belongings being swept away.
Read more about calculating the expected height of the waves at the beach.
This is the average number of seconds between one wave and the next, 1-2 miles out to sea. A long wave period (more than 10 seconds) means the waves at the beach may be more powerful. Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Read more about the period of waves.
The arrow shows the average direction of the waves 1-2 miles out to sea. It indicates how sheltered the beach will be from these waves. If the arrow points towards land, most of the waves’ power will reach the beach. If the arrow is parallel to or pointing away from land, the wave height is likely to be lower on the beach than it is offshore.
Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
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Northern Ireland weather forecast
Headline:
Dry and bright, soon becoming wet and very windy Wednesday.
This Evening and Tonight:
A few showers around this evening, but becoming dry with clearing skies. Wind will ease leading to a few mist and fog patches by dawn. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
Wednesday:
A dry and bright start. However, it will turn wet and very windy during the day, strong to gale force southeasterly winds developing, severe gales around the Irish Sea coast. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Early gales on Thursday, then a lot of dry and bright weather with winds slowly easing, then showers later. Mainly dry on Friday and Saturday with sunny spells.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
Sunday will bring a day of sunshine and showers with brisk winds, strongest in the north, with lighter winds further south. This autumnal trend of changeable conditions is set to continue through the first half of this period. However, with time, it looks like we will see lengthier drier spells between Atlantic frontal systems later into the period, perhaps more so further south and east. By way of contrast, areas further north and west will probably remain more unsettled with occasional rain and stronger winds at times. There is a chance of a more widely settled spell towards the end of the period, potentially bringing drier conditions further north, Temperatures likely to be above average, with a chance of chilly nights accompanied by mist or fog patches in settled conditions.
Updated:
A slowly evolving weather pattern is considered more likely through this period, though with a typical mix of settled and unsettled spells of weather. Within the more settled periods it is possible that northern parts will receive below average rainfall, with the south possibly receiving above average rainfall. Temperatures are more likely to be above average than below average overall, but with chilly nights in settled conditions.
Updated:
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