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Oneiric 3 · 30-06-2018 07:09PM

Rougies wrote: »

I've been dreading the inevitable rise in humidity. I think the east will get our comeuppance next week after all these low humidy mid 20s sea breeze days. Some freaks will like it though.

The last third of May and the first third of June was characterised by weather like this. Mid 20s temperatures and high humidity. It just seems to be going on and on and on and on this year, and we haven't even reached the warmest and most sticky part of the year yet.

I think this weather would be more acceptable to me if it occurred in August, because at least then, you'd have the comforting of knowing that summer is on the way out (even if it is usually in a slow and torturous manner) At this point in time however, we are really just at its beginning, and this fills me with a dread that I cannot put into words.

_Dara_ · 30-06-2018 07:10PM

Walked by the canal a while ago. A very noticeable drop in temperatures compared to other evenings this week and a stronger breeze. Still gorgeous though.

Reminds me of 1995. 1995 was a prolonged sunny spell but not every day was 25+. There were many days that were low to mid 20s but they were still sunny and beautiful.

Gaoth Laidir · 30-06-2018 07:15PM

Oneiric 3 wrote: »

Highest temperature today was 28 point something in Athenry - Joan Blackburn.

28.2 according to Gerry on the radio at 18.50

Tigerandahalf · 30-06-2018 07:15PM

If this spell of weather continues into mid July it could have serious consequences for farming and crops. Yields will be down hugely and after a harsh winter and now this feed supplies for animals could be extremely tight especially if we got an early autumn.

You have to wonder if Irish water should be cutting pressure back already. If there are 2 more weeks of this we are going to be in a bad situation. People will be queuing up at roadside wells and any farmer with his own well dug will have a lot of new friends.

Ronan|Raven · 30-06-2018 07:20PM

Calibos wrote: »

So the Costa Del Bray is to get hotter not cooler over the next few days!!!???

Today was just perfect in Bray. 20c and a nice breeze!

Gaoth Laidir · 30-06-2018 07:22PM

28.2 °C at Athenry was the max of all stations, but for the synops, there was a close battle.

27.9 Shannon
27.8 Gurteen
27.6 Claremorris, Oak Park
27.5 Finner
27.1 Castlederg

Meteorite58 · 30-06-2018 07:23PM

Cloud and a fresh wind creating a big temperature difference between the N, NW, W to the S , E and SE . Quite fresh along the SW Coasts.

_Dara_ · 30-06-2018 07:23PM

Oneiric 3 wrote: »

Temps a more modest mid 20s at the moment here but feels even dirtier and stickier than the last few days which is saying a lot.

Rougies wrote: »

I've been dreading the inevitable rise in humidity. I think the east will get our comeuppance next week after all these low humidy mid 20s sea breeze days. Some freaks will like it though.

2006 featured that horrible rise in humidity. I have a very vivid memory of being on an evening rush hour Dublin Bus in the dying days of the warm spell. I remember how incredibly grouchy I was, standing in the aisle. There was just an atmosphere on the bus like a row could break out at any moment. It was excruciatingly clammy.

2003 too, another vivid memory. My sister and I were in town. It was high 20s and gloomy. Apparently haze but you couldn’t see the sun. It was actually overcast. We were shopping on Henry Street and went to head home. We were getting our bus on Parnell Square West which was barely a ten minute walk. It was SO oppressive and we were SO drained that we stopped dead in our tracks outside the cinema on Parnell Street and decided that going to watch some crappy summer blockbuster was preferable to completing our sweaty walk to the bus stop. So we took refuge in the air-conditioned cinema until the humid heat of the day had dissipated and rush hour had passed.

RobertKK · 30-06-2018 07:32PM

_Dara_ wrote: »

2006 featured that horrible rise in humidity. I have a very vivid memory of being on an evening rush hour Dublin Bus in the dying days of the warm spell. I remember how incredibly grouchy I was, standing in the aisle. There was just an atmosphere on the bus like a row could break out at any moment. It was excruciatingly clammy.

2003 too, another vivid memory. My sister and I were in town. It was high 20s and gloomy. Apparently haze but you couldn’t see the sun. It was actually overcast. We were shopping on Henry Street and went to head home. We were getting our bus on Parnell Square West which was barely a ten minute walk. It was SO oppressive and we were SO drained that we stopped dead in our tracks outside the cinema on Parnell Street and decided that going to watch some crappy summer blockbuster was preferable to completing our sweaty walk to the bus stop. So we took refuge in the air-conditioned cinema until the humid heat of the day had dissipated and rush hour had passed.

A case of 'going troppo'.

Meteorite58 · 30-06-2018 07:38PM

18.6C here near Tralee, full cloud cover and quite dull in a WNW breeze.

Radar showing heavy rain over the Dingle Peninsula, don't know how accurate that is . Is weisses out there to verify I wonder

sjb25 · 30-06-2018 08:09PM

New tweet from Irish water lads we all need to follow this advice!

igCorcaigh · 30-06-2018 08:12PM

sjb25 wrote: »

New tweet from Irish water lads we all need to follow this advice!

LOL! I've already taken their advice

Tigerandahalf · 30-06-2018 08:14PM

Could that be a gorse fire?

sjb25 · 30-06-2018 08:15PM

igCorcaigh wrote: »

LOL! I've already taken their advice

Me also only fair to everyone else

sryanbruen · 30-06-2018 08:17PM

28.9c at Durrow today.

redsteveireland · 30-06-2018 08:27PM

Oneiric 3 wrote: »

Highest temperature today was 28 point something in Athenry - Joan Blackburn.

And today felt quite pleasant here, with broken cloud and a breeze.

AllForIt · 30-06-2018 08:55PM

The clouds came in here in West Mayo in late afternoon. Temp dropped significantly. I was sorry to see it go - I was just getting used to it. It's overcast and somewhat dull here now, no direct sunlight and the 'buzz' of the good weather is gone all of a sudden.

The Specialist · 30-06-2018 09:02PM

Oneiric 3 wrote: »

The last third of May and the first third of June was characterised by weather like this. Mid 20s temperatures and high humidity. It just seems to be going on and on and on and on this year, and we haven't even reached the warmest and most sticky part of the year yet.

I think this weather would be more acceptable to me if it occurred in August, because at least then, you'd have the comforting of knowing that summer is on the way out (even if it is usually in a slow and torturous manner) At this point in time however, we are really just at its beginning, and this fills me with a dread that I cannot put into words.

Couldn't disagree more. I'm sick of the rain, sick of cold temps, sick of wishing I could afford to go abroad for 2 weeks, sick of that nauseating "Irish grey" we seem to get 360 days of the year. I love this weather. The country can burn for the next 2 months for all I care, I'm enjoying every second

Itssoeasy · 30-06-2018 09:05PM

AllForIt wrote: »

The clouds came in here in West Mayo in late afternoon. Temp dropped significantly. I was sorry to see it go - I was just getting used to it. It's overcast and somewhat dull here now, no direct sunlight and the 'buzz' of the good weather is gone all of a sudden.

That happened in cork earlier. It broke up again and it's not completely cloudless but it's still warm enough.

dball · 30-06-2018 09:05PM

Meteorite58 wrote: »

18.6C here near Tralee, full cloud cover and quite dull in a WNW breeze.

Radar showing heavy rain over the Dingle Peninsula, don't know how accurate that is . Is weisses out there to verify I wonder

No rain out here yet, very very grey clouds coming from the |Atlantic

JCX BXC · 30-06-2018 09:20PM

Overcast in West Clare, it's a strange sight!

Andy From Sligo · 30-06-2018 09:22PM

I'm in county Sligo - what a sharp difference in temps - 16:00 @30'c - 21:15 @17.6'c and very blustery - no rain showers at all yet

sideswipe · 30-06-2018 09:24PM

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Brittas Bay, wicklow sunrise at 5:03am this morning. Glorious, could feel the warmth as soon as it rose.

Rock Lesnar · 30-06-2018 09:24PM

Glorious day here and still clear sky here in north east meath but it seems cloudy to the south of us and moving this way

Kermit.de.frog · 30-06-2018 09:50PM

It will probably be a little disappointing in the west and north west tomorrow, cloudy and grey (but dry)

Eastern and southeastern parts should have glorious sunshine again and very warm. I expect a big contrast in the temperature profile and a tight gradient between the haves and have nots!

pad199207 · 30-06-2018 09:55PM

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

It will probably be a little disappointing in the west and north west tomorrow, cloudy and grey (but dry)

Eastern and southeastern parts should have glorious sunshine again and very warm. I expect a big contrast in the temperature profile and a tight gradient between the haves and have nots!

Yeah my partner in Achill at the moment and the reports of grey and cold

CiarraiAbu2 · 30-06-2018 09:56PM

AllForIt wrote: »

The clouds came in here in West Mayo in late afternoon. Temp dropped significantly. I was sorry to see it go - I was just getting used to it. It's overcast and somewhat dull here now, no direct sunlight and the 'buzz' of the good weather is gone all of a sudden.

Are you sure you were'nt watching the match, quite chilly in North Kerry

AllForIt · 30-06-2018 10:01PM

The Specialist wrote: »

Couldn't disagree more. I'm sick of the rain, sick of cold temps, sick of wishing I could afford to go abroad for 2 weeks, sick of that nauseating "Irish grey" we seem to get 360 days of the year. I love this weather. The country can burn for the next 2 months for all I care, I'm enjoying every second

I had the best time over the last few days. I love to be outdoors. I'm not a sunbather, I find all that nonsense as well as buying 99's completely ridiculous.

I like to DO things when out and about in glorious sunshine. For example I spent an hour every day for the last week bashing a tennis ball against a wall in the local empty car park after 6pm. It's free, it's healthy and it was fun.

I can't understand why ppl would prefer to stay indoors of an evening and watch brainless soaps. I find that lifestyle utterly depressing. I suppose psychologically ppl don't like change from what they are used to but I bet you if we had consistent summers like this every year ppl wouldn't complain about it as much and would in fact prefer it.

Graces7 · 30-06-2018 10:08PM

CeilingFly wrote: »

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Did you give a link to a correct report? Nothing in that to say there is a shortage, rather it is correctly saying that to manage supply restrictions are to be put in place.

And its rte and not a sensationalist rag, hence its a more reliable source of news.[/QUOTE]

Simply you and I are interpreting the meaning of the word "shortage" differently... OF course there is a shortage ie supply is daily being dwarfed by demand and minimising that fact is dangerous. and complacent. Ireland has a water shortage ..Over and out.

Graces7 · 30-06-2018 10:11PM

Oneiric 3 wrote: »

Temps a more modest mid 20s at the moment here but feels even dirtier and stickier than the last few days which is saying a lot.

although there was wind

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