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Elle May Rice

Grand National 2019 weather forecast for Thursday, Ladies Day Friday and Saturday

A million memories will be made at the Grand National Festival at Aintree racecourse - and how good or bad the weather forecast is will play an important part in all of them.

So far, the weather forecasts have not been too optimistic, with predictions of showers and clouds across the three days.

Temperatures are looking to be 10℃ and upwards.

Here's the weather forecast for each day of the 2019 Grand National festival, according to Accuweather:

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Grand National Thursday

If you’re welcoming in the Grand National 2019 on the first day of the festival, be sure to pack a brolly and wrap up warm.

The day is set to begin with rain, with winds of up to 24km/h before fading into clouds.

Throughout the day, the weather will be overcast, with a passing shower or two.

The temperature will be a chilly 8℃.

Looks like it's time to grab an umbrella (Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Ladies Day

The good news for Ladies Day is the temperature will climb from chilly Thursday, breaking into double figures with 12℃.

It's looking like Ladies Day racegoers will see a little rain in the morning however, but this is expected to clear up in the afternoon.

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Grand National Day

The weather continues to improve for Grand National Day, with temperatures expected to reach 13℃.

While earlier forecasts warned of rain, Saturday is now expected to be cloudy but dry, with wind gusting at up to 26kmh.

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