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Weather Forecast at Royal Portrush

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What's the weather doing for The 153rd Open?

Rory McIlroy

There is always considerable interest in the weather at The Open and this page will provide the latest forecast for Royal Portrush. Updates will be made daily.

Latest forecast issued at 0600 local time (BST) on Monday.

Headlines

  • Showers today, perhaps heavy at times with a chance of thunder
  • Feeling fresher but still rather warm
  • The Championship is still changeable, with further outbreaks of rain and showers expected

Monday 14 July

The morning will see outbreaks of rain, possibly heavy, until 10am before turning drier and brighter. Sunny spells and some showers, possibly heavy and thundery in the early afternoon, before clear skies develop through the evening.

Wind: S or SE 10-15mph through the day, while chance of gusts reaching 30-35mph in or near thunderstorms between 1200 and 1800.

High: 22°C (72°F).

Outlook for the rest of the Championship

  • Tuesday 15th – Showers or a longer spell of rain in the morning and early afternoon, perhaps heavy at times and small chance of thunder. Fine, dry and clear overnight. Rainfall: 2-5 mm (10% 10 mm). Winds: S or SE 8-12 gust 15-20 mph becoming N or NE 10-15 gust 20-25mph by midday, potential for seeing light and variables at times in the morning (low confidence). High: 18°C (64°F), Low: 11°C (52°F).
  • Wednesday 16th – Fine, dry and bright for much of the day with light, variable winds. Cloud thickens during the evening, bringing a very small chance of rain before midnight. Rainfall: 0 mm (10% 2mm). High: 21°C (64°F), Low: 11°C (52°F).
  • Rest of the Championship - More changeable again from Thursday with further showers or spells of rain likely, perhaps heavy at times, although some fine and drier interludes are still expected. Generally light to moderate SW to SE winds but could become variable at times. Temperatures slightly above average.

 

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