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Weather Forecast
20/11/19
Outbreaks of rain or showers today. These will be heaviest and most persistent along east coastal counties and over the south, where localised flooding is possible. Fresh southerly winds could be gusty at times in the east. Highs 8 – 11c. Outbreaks of rain will continue overnight. Again most persistent in the east and south. Lows 3 – 7c. Outbreaks of rain in the east on Thursday. Again they will be most persistent in the east and south. Southeast breezes. Highs 7 – 10c. Outbreaks of showery rain in the east on Friday. Brighter farther west with some sunny spells. Easterly breezes. Highs 7c – 10c. Generally unsettled over the weekend.
