10/05/2016

Temperatures Soar To 24 Degrees In NI

Temperatures soared to 24 degrees on Monday, 09 May, in Northern Ireland, making it the hottest day of the year so far.

The highest temperatures were recorded in Co Tyrone, 24 degrees, and Co Down, 23 degrees.

According to the Met Office, the maximum temperature today is expected to be 22 degrees, however the easterly breeze will keep the Irish sea coast cooler.

Tonight plenty of sunny spells are expected and cloud is to spread up from the south overnight and some showers may develop.

(CD)

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