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Dublin to enjoy Leaving Cert weather with sunny spells and ‘high' UV index as rest of country battles ‘unsettled' rain
ONE of Ireland's myths is that the moment the Leaving Cert exams kick off, the sun comes out with warm temperatures - but the myth may not be true.
Throughout the years of the
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The UV index will be perfect for pre-tanning before the summer holidays
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Gloomy and
Galway, Mayo and Kerry were placed under the "heavy" rainfall alert from 2pm to 10pm yesterday.
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But do not fret;
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Temperatures will see the highs of 14 to 16 degrees, with the Solar UV Index at moderate to high - the perfect time to catch some pre-tan before summer holidays.
And for those who are worried about getting a pollen reaction, it is expected that it will be low during both days, meaning it's safe to enjoy the Leaving Cert weather with no issues.
Earlier this week, the
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It was revealed that Leaving Cert exams fall on the same time as meteorological summer, which officially begins in June.
Alan O'Reilly from
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He said: "Lots of people message me asking me about heatwaves and long-term forecast, at this stage, it's still uncertain, but there is a trend there still for good weather to return around June 13.
"The Friday 13th could be lucky for some about a week ago, and it's still looking that way, but obviously, it is still a bit out."
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The country is set to become breezy with
The temperatures will reach the highs of 12 to 16 degrees, coolest in the West and Northwest, with moderate to fresh and gusty winds.
Linda said: "Scattered showers will continue tonight, most frequent in Ulster and North Connacht.
"There will be fresh and gusty southwest to west winds in the Northwest, otherwise winds will ease light to moderate."
Tonight will see the lowest temperatures of 5 to 10 degrees.
The forecast for tomorrow is set to be mixed, with sunny spells and showers, with clouds increasing in the southern area.
She continued: "Highest temperatures of 11 to 16 degrees, again coolest in the West and Northwest, with a moderate westerly breeze.
"Tomorrow night, it will become cloudier, and scattered showers will continue, turning into longer spells of rain over the southern half of the country.
"Lowest temperatures of 5 to 10 degrees, with light to moderate southerly or variable winds."
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Leaving Cert weather is set to return this month
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