RTÉ Weather upgrades forecast graphics and map for clearer information

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 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 visualization\" by merging 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 visualized 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\".