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RTE confirm major weather forecast shake-up as Met Eireann praise ‘greater clarity' after first overhaul in 8 years
RTE have made a major change to their weather forecasting system, marking the first overhaul in eight years.
The new look
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Viewers will better be able to pinpoint local weather amid the new changes
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Mark Bowe delivers the weather forecast in front of the new features
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The adaptations launched on forecasts across the broadcaster from yesterday morning.
The changes will allow
The broadcasting bosses also said the changes will bring "fresh clarity" and "improved weather storytelling tools" to their forecasts.
The on-screen additions will now include a a 3D map of Ireland with enhanced topography.
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This will allow viewers to see coastlines, valleys and mountains more clearly.
Local regions and towns will be also be individually highlighted.
On top of this, a change to weather warning visuals has also been introduced.
This will see alerts appear in bold, high-contrast formats and new animations will now show the forecast progression over time.
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The change marks a positive investment in broadcast infrastructure and "reaffirms" RTE's relationship with
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David Timpson, Manager of RTE 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 Eireann, 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.'
'CLEAR COMMUNICATION'
And weighing in on the new changes Met Eireann confirmed the changes are to allow "a clear understanding of upcoming weather" amid the general public.
This will allow them to plan better for the impacts of upcoming
Gerry Murphy, Met Eireann's Television Meteorologist Team Lead said: "Our collaboration with RTE 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."
RTE produce 58 weather forecasts per week from their weather studio, with their video, online and social media forecasts sponsored by Failte Ireland.
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Changes to the weather forecast look will have been visible from yesterday
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