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NI weather: Met office records dullest October in a century

This October was also much wetter in Northern Ireland than the rest of the UK, with 136% of normal rainfall.

The UK average for the month was just below average at 99%.

County Fermanagh was the wettest spot in Northern Ireland, recording 162% of normal rainfall.

Storm Amy at the start of October brought heavy rain and strong winds.

Northern Ireland also had its strongest gust on record for October, when 148km/h (92mph) gusts were recorded at Magilligan, County Londonderry, on the north coast.

A number of other weather stations recorded their strongest October gusts, with some records dating back almost half a century.

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