Spring 2021 General Discussion

21-05-2021 12:40pm

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

Where are people seeing this good weather forecast? I can't find any hope anywhere

MT’s weekly trend.

Temperatures will average 2 to 3 deg below normal values (now at around 18 C for max, 8 C for min).
-- Rainfall will average about 75 per cent of normal, overnight Saturday-Sunday the heaviest this coming week.
-- Sunshine will average about 75 per cent of normal, a blend of 50 per cent to Monday, then 100-125 per cent.
-- Winds will gradually drop back to moderate levels later today, and remain there most of the time.

Looking good after the weekend.

sporina · 21-05-2021 12:46pm

I suffer from SAD and need light - this May is abominable.. getting some support from this thread (in a "we are all in this together" kind of way) - big hug all

Gonzo · 21-05-2021 1:44pm

This May is very similar to June 2019 and July 2020, an absolute basket case of a month for the very end of Spring. May is often a decent month but this has to be the coldest May we have had for many years.

We may see signs of an improvement in the first half of June but even right now any signs of high pressure looks short lived and the cool theme could last well into June with more signs of northern blocking on the horizon.

Mimon · 21-05-2021 2:53pm

Usually don't turn the heat on in April not talk about the end of May. Tempted now though as house is freezing.

SouthWesterly · 21-05-2021 2:57pm

The indo is reporting that may is 600% more than this month last year at Dublin Airport.

I'm picking up a polytunnel this evening. Looks like I won't get the weather to erect cot for the foreseeable future.

I think we should have a tribunal and haul all the prognistators of bad weather before it. Punishment to be decided. Maybe getting rid of them will give us good weather in an appease the weather gods kind of way

sporina · 21-05-2021 3:04pm

Gonzo wrote: »

This May is very similar to June 2019 and July 2020, an absolute basket case of a month for the very end of Spring. May is often a decent month but this has to be the coldest May we have had for many years.

We may see signs of an improvement in the first half of June but even right now any signs of high pressure looks short lived and the cool theme could last well into June with more signs of northern blocking on the horizon.

lol

21-05-2021 3:27pm

https://twitter.com/StenaLine/status/1395482913823670276?s=19

21-05-2021 4:10pm

Apt...

https://twitter.com/Arklowweather/status/1395758308049539072?s=20

Tyrone212 · 21-05-2021 4:29pm

Low of 8c overnight and stuck at 10c all day. Impressive Diurnal temperature range for May..

NIMAN · 21-05-2021 4:44pm

Marine Layer wrote: »

https://twitter.com/StenaLine/status/1395482913823670276?s=19

I never knew ferries could abort landing like a plane, and head off to another port:eek:

appledrop · 21-05-2021 4:51pm

Marine Layer thanks for that post from Arklow Weather.

In knots here, so funny!

DOCARCH · 21-05-2021 5:00pm

Marine Layer wrote: »

Apt...

https://twitter.com/Arklowweather/status/1395758308049539072?s=20

I was expecting John Doyle....

....ended up splurting out coffee all over the keyboard!!!

pauldry · 21-05-2021 5:20pm

I'm afraid on the latest model runs that drier weather has been toned down immensely. However the model runs up to today had been showing warm and dry so it may return somewhat.

appledrop · 21-05-2021 7:13pm

Hope this works!

Happy outdoor dining.

https://youtu.be/kPCiHHVN7IA

Shakey_jake · 21-05-2021 7:29pm

This weather sucks, isn't there so good weather on the horizon?

pauldry · 21-05-2021 10:17pm

The heats back on!! ......The central heating that is.

compsys · 21-05-2021 10:45pm

Shakey_jake wrote: »

This weather sucks, isn't there so good weather on the horizon?

From mid next week it's looking drier and warmer.

As ever, it's not nailed down but temps looking more seasonal for the time of year; 17º to 19º - maybe more.

SouthWesterly · 21-05-2021 10:55pm

compsys wrote: »

From mid next week it's looking drier and warmer.

As ever, it's not nailed down but temps looking more seasonal for the time of year; 17º to 19º - maybe more cold and rain .

Corrected your post

appledrop · 22-05-2021 8:36am

Lovely blue skies here at last in NCD.

Still windy and cool, max 12 degrees today but I'll take it after bad weather.

Off to park, before it takes a turn for worse yet again tomorrow with rain forecast for the day.

sporina · 22-05-2021 10:11am

phew a reprieve from the wind rain here in Cork.. lovely Sunny morning,.. heading to the coast for the day - enjoy all

DumbBrunette · 22-05-2021 3:56pm

Sunny, dry and breezy today in Mayo. Monday to Wednesday this week were similar, only Thursday and Friday were crappy. All in all not too bad for an unsettled spell.

KanyeSouthEast · 22-05-2021 10:00pm

Today was dry and bright here. It was cold though you wouldn’t go out without a jacket. And standing still for any period of time you’d be cut by the wind. But al least it was peeing rain.

KanyeSouthEast · 23-05-2021 9:34am

Another peach of a morning. Heavy rain dull and a temp hovering around 8 degrees with a real feel of 5 degrees. Shocking.

Oneiric 3 · 23-05-2021 9:54am

This weather is disgusting - there is simply no other way to describe it. It looks and literally feels like the worst mid-January can throw at us, but at least you sort of expect it then.