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Extra.ie
a day ago
- Climate
- Extra.ie
The sky's the limit: RTE's weather forecast just got a major upgrade
After more than eight years of the same graphics, RTÉ has officially hit refresh on its weather forecasts, bringing high-tech visuals, enhanced local detail, and a greener approach to the nation's screens. Starting from today, viewers will notice something very different: a sleek 3D map of Ireland that shows off our beloved valleys, coastlines, and mountain ranges in vivid detail. Forget vague blobs – towns and regions are now individually highlighted, so you can finally stop guessing whether 'southwest' actually means you. The new look RTÉ Weather forecasts. Pic: RTÉ Weather And when the skies turn stormy? Severe weather warnings will pop in bold, high-contrast formats you can't miss, perfect for catching your attention mid-tea sip. Animated timelines will show things like rain moving across the country or heat creeping in day by day. Meterologist Mark Bowe. Pic: RTÉ Weather So why the big change? Besides making things more presentable, it's all about accuracy and clarity. The upgrade taps into the latest forecasting models and climate data to better reflect the unpredictable drama of Irish weather. 'Weather is more than temperature and rainfall – it's about planning, protection, public trust and safety,' said David Timpson, Manager of RTÉ Weather. 'This new system allows us to produce clearer, more engaging content across multiple platforms, using the most reliable data from our partners at Met Éireann, while staying true to our editorial purpose. Meterologist Mark Bowe. Pic: RTÉ Weather 'With graphics and capabilities that are now best-in-class internationally, we're proud to bring Irish audiences a weather service that rivals leading broadcasters around the world.' That partnership with Met Éireann remains central to the forecast's success. The national meteorological service provides the crucial data behind the magic – and now it's being visualised like never before. 'Our collaboration with RTÉ is rooted in public service. Clear communication of weather information is an essential part of this service,' said Gerry Murphy, Met Éireann's Television Meteorologist Team Lead. Meterologist Mark Bowe. Pic: RTÉ Weather 'With this new weather graphics system, our data and expert analyses can be visualised with greater clarity than ever before. Our goal is to fully exploit this system to ensure that viewers have a clear understanding.' With 58 forecasts pumped out each week, the RTÉ Weather team is one of the busiest corners of the building. So whether you're planning your weekend hike, debating the washing line vs the tumble dryer, or bracing for another weather warning, RTÉ's new forecasts promise to keep you informed.
RTÉ News
a day ago
- Climate
- RTÉ News
RTÉ weather launches revamped forecast graphics and map
RTÉ Weather has launched a new graphics system and overhauled its on-screen presentation in its first upgrade in over eight years. The revamp will feature additional towns that are local to specific areas in conjunction with a new 3D map of Ireland that will showcase topography, such as mountains, valleys and coastlines more clearly. RTÉ said the upgrade will make it easier "easier to understand how conditions are expected to change" through animations that will show changing weather conditions, such as rainfall moving across the country. The system, it said, will allow for "improved accuracy and visualisation" by integrating the latest forecasting models and emerging climate data. The broadcaster said the upgrade reflects "a renewed commitment to public service, scientific credibility and sustainable production". David Timpson, Manager of RTÉ Weather, said the revamped forecasts will "produce clearer, more engaging content across multiple platforms, using the most reliable data from our partners at Met Éireann, while staying true to our editorial purpose". "With graphics and capabilities that are now best-in-class internationally, we're proud to bring Irish audiences a weather service that rivals leading broadcasters around the world," he added. Met Éireann's Television Meteorologist Team Lead said clear communication of weather information is "an essential" aspect of the service. "With this new weather graphics system, our data and expert analyses can be visualised with greater clarity than ever before," Gerry Murphy said. He said the forecaster will use the system to "ensure that viewers have a clear understanding of upcoming weather and can prepare with confidence for weather impacts".
Irish Independent
a day ago
- Climate
- Irish Independent
First look at RTÉ's new weather forecast: ‘Major upgrade rivals leading broadcasters around the world'
Marking the 'first major visual overhaul' to RTÉ's weather forecast in more than eight years, viewers will now see a more complete 3D map of Ireland on-screen. The new map will allow viewers to see mountains, valley and coastlines more clearly. It will also individually highlight local towns and regions, 'making it easier for people to see tailored forecasts for where they live'. Changes in weather conditions over time will also be presented more clearly with animations like rainfall moving across the country or temperatures rising during the week. 'Weather is more than temperature and rainfall – it's about planning, protection, public trust and safety,' manager of RTÉ Weather David Timpson said. 'This new system allows us to produce clearer, more engaging content across multiple platforms, using the most reliable data from our partners at Met Éireann, while staying true to our editorial purpose. 'With graphics and capabilities that are now best-in-class internationally, we're proud to bring Irish audiences a weather service that rivals leading broadcasters around the world.' The new system will also better communicate severe weather warnings with 'bold, high-contrast formats for greater impact'. RTÉ has said 'the latest forecasting models and emerging climate data' will be factored into the new system, improving the accuracy of the forecast and allow for the visualisation of Ireland's 'complex and rapidly changing weather conditions'. The team of meteorologists and presenters with RTÉ Weather produce 58 weather forecasts every week. Gerry Murphy, Met Éireann's television meteorologist team lead said: 'Our collaboration with RTÉ is rooted in public service. Clear communication of weather information is an essential part of this service. ADVERTISEMENT 'With this new weather graphics system, our data and expert analyses can be visualised with greater clarity than ever before. 'Our goal is to fully exploit this system to ensure that viewers have a clear understanding of upcoming weather and can prepare with confidence for weather impacts'.
BreakingNews.ie
a day ago
- Climate
- BreakingNews.ie
RTÉ launches redesigned weather forecasts
RTÉ has announced a long overdue upgrade to its weather forecasting with the launch of a new graphics system and on-screen presentation. The visual overhaul of the broadcaster's weather reports is the first in over eight years. Advertisement From Monday viewers will see a 3D map of Ireland with enhanced topography that allows them to see mountains, valleys and coastlines more clearly. Local towns and regions will now be individually highlighted, making it easier for people to see tailored forecasts for where they live. Severe weather warnings will appear in bold, high-contrast formats for greater impact, and animations will now show forecasts over time – such as rainfall moving across the country or temperatures rising through the week – making it easier to understand how conditions are expected to change. The new system comes after a heatwave in Ireland, with the highest temperature of the year so far recorded on Saturday. Advertisement David Timpson, manager of RTÉ Weather, said: 'Weather is more than temperature and rainfall — it's about planning, protection, public trust and safety. This new system allows us to produce clearer, more engaging content across multiple platforms, using the most reliable data from our partners at Met Éireann, while staying true to our editorial purpose. 'With graphics and capabilities that are now best-in-class internationally, we're proud to bring Irish audiences a weather service that rivals leading broadcasters around the world.' Gerry Murphy, Met Éireann's television meteorologist team lead, said: 'Our collaboration with RTÉ is rooted in public service. Clear communication of weather information is an essential part of this service. With this new weather graphics system, our data and expert analyses can be visualised with greater clarity than ever before. 'Our goal is to fully exploit this system to ensure that viewers have a clear understanding of upcoming weather and can prepare with confidence for weather impacts'.
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Climate
- Irish Daily Mirror
RTÉ and Met Éireann unveil new-look weather forecasting
People in towns and villages across the country will be able to see the weather forecast for their local area - thanks to an overhaul of RTE's weather forecasting. Today, the national broadcaster will unveil the major upgrade - marking the first major visual overhaul in eight years. Viewers at home will now see a 3D map of Ireland with enhanced topography that allows them to see mountains, valleys and coastlines more clearly. Local towns and regions will now be individually highlighted, making it easier for people to see tailored forecasts for where they live. Severe weather warnings will appear in bold, high-contrast formats for greater impact, and animations will now show forecasts over time - such as rainfall moving across the country or temperatures rising through the week. This will make it easier to understand how conditions are expected to change. The launch also reaffirms the longstanding partnership between RTÉ and Met Éireann, Ireland's national meteorological service. David Timpson, manager of RTÉ Weather, said: 'Weather is more than temperature and rainfall — it's about planning, protection, public trust and safety. This new system allows us to produce clearer, more engaging content across multiple platforms, using the most reliable data from our partners at Met Éireann, while staying true to our editorial purpose. 'With graphics and capabilities that are now best-in-class internationally, we're proud to bring Irish audiences a weather service that rivals leading broadcasters around the world.' Gerry Murphy, Met Éireann's television meteorologist team lead, said: 'Our collaboration with RTÉ is rooted in public service. 'Clear communication of weather information is an essential part of this service. With this new weather graphics system, our data and expert analyses can be visualised with greater clarity than ever before. 'Our goal is to fully exploit this system to ensure that viewers have a clear understanding of upcoming weather and can prepare with confidence for weather impacts.' Meanwhile, the country's heatwave came to a sudden end on Sunday evening with a thunderstorm warning in place across much of the country. Despite the mercury hitting highs above 31 degrees on Saturday, the weather is set to change as we enter a new week. Met Éireann is warning of heavy, thundery downpours, which could lead to lightning damage, surface water flooding, difficult travelling conditions and may impact some outdoor events. Rain will continue moving northward on Monday morning and will be followed by sunny spells and scattered showers, Met Éireann said. More heavy and thundery downpours are possible, with highs of 14 to 23 degrees. This week is set to be generally unsettled as low pressure dominates, according to the forecaster. It comes after the highest temperature of the year so far was recorded on Saturday with the mercury hitting 31.1 degrees at Mount Dillon in Co Roscommon. Watch RTÉ Weather new look forecasts across RTÉ from today (Monday 14 July) beginning on RTÉ One from 11.30 am, on RTÉ Player and on
