It is almost time for Santa's visit to Northern Ireland and all eyes will also be on the all important weather forecast, we wouldn't want Santa to get blown off course after all!
The lead-up to the big day can be busy with last-minute shopping to sort, festive catch-ups on the cards and visits to family and friends.
After yellow weather warnings brought huge gusts over the weekend, the weather is forecasted to settle down as we head into Christmas week and hopefully will not disrupt any plans.
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The Met Office has said that rain and clouds can be expected across the country as Northern Ireland prepares for a "mild" Chrsitmas.
This is what the Met Office has forecasted for Northern Ireland this week:
Monday 23After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
Christmas Eve-Tuesday 24Christmas Eve will be mainly dry but with a good deal of cloud, best chance of any brightness along the Antrim coast. Very mild. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday 25 to Friday 27Dry, mild and mostly cloudy on Christmas Day, east coast may see a little brightness. Cloudy and mild on Boxing Day with occasional rain. Mild and largely dry on Friday.
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