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22/07/2021
New Hottest Day On Record As Heatwave Continues
Northern Ireland has provisionally recorded its hottest day on record for the second time in five days.
A temperature of 31.3 °C was recorded at 2:37pm on Wednesday 21 July in Castlederg, County Tyrone – exceeding the temperature recorded in Ballywatticock on Saturday 17 July of 31.2 °C.
The temperature record will remain provisional however, while checks of the equipment are carried out to confirm that they are working correctly.
The previous confirmed record temperature of 30.8C recorded in both 1978 and 1983, will stand until the new record is verified.
A temperature of 31.3 °C was recorded at 2:37pm on Wednesday 21 July in Castlederg, County Tyrone – exceeding the temperature recorded in Ballywatticock on Saturday 17 July of 31.2 °C.
The temperature record will remain provisional however, while checks of the equipment are carried out to confirm that they are working correctly.
The previous confirmed record temperature of 30.8C recorded in both 1978 and 1983, will stand until the new record is verified.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
