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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:It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
