But the fine weather is set to continue during the first part of the weekend, although rain is a real possibility on Saturday night and during Sunday.

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Ronaldo had started the night in high spirits as he was presented with a special cap to mark the occasion but after the match, the Real Madrid star left the pitch in pouring rain sporting a face like thunder.

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These "environmental sensor stations" would use the phone network to offer real-time and hyper-local records of the city's rain levels, pollution and other environmental conditions.

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In the real world, though, barbecues either proceed as planned or get forced indoors by rain.

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"Autumn in Australia brings the possibility of rain, which would make driving without traction control and engine braking control a real challenge, " Heidfeld said.

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