A new thread for Summer general discussion.
Cloudy start in Greystones. 11.7c atm.
Stunning is probably pushing it, yes by our recent standards it was a lovely morning and still is quite nice out there. However I still needed a jacket on the bike this morning which is still unusual for this time of year. By the looks of things we're going to pay for this 'stunning' day tomorrow.
As requested by @MJohnston last week, here's how things stand for the mean wind speed for Casement this summer compared to past ones as of July 7th.
In a rare agreement with perception, the stats show summer 2024 is currently standing as the windiest since 1998 here with a mean wind speed of 9.4 kts. Significantly calmer though than 1998 and a cluster of windy summers in the 80s to early 90s (1985, 1988, 1990, 1991). In contrast 3 years ago, 2021 was the calmest summer since 1983.
At 6am this morning you could have mistaken it for an late/Early Feb/March morning (without the darkness)
ah lads it’s finally summer time
Most of the rain that falls in Ireland is outside the growing season because we have a temperate oceanic climate, it’s the opposite in a continental climate where summer downpours are common. Rain is needed in spring and not winter to get the growth going.
That was an extraordinarily heavy dew last night , more like September than mid summer. What was lasts nights min temp ?
Visiting thurles today and it's beautiful weather.
Agree completely. I was at Beal beach near ballybunion yesterday for a walk. 12c and drizzle on and off. Limerick is no better. Not a decent day since bank holiday weekend.
Down to 7c again last night. So many single digit nights this Summer. At least today feels warm. Yesterday was sunny but cold.
No its not its raining in cork
Status Yellow - Rain warning for Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim, Roscommon, Tipperary, Waterford
Met Éireann Weather Warning
Rain becoming persistent and heavy at times.
Potential Impacts:
Valid: 04:00 Tuesday 09/07/2024 to 04:00 Wednesday
10/07/2024
Issued: 12:49 Monday 08/07/2024
Gorgeous afternoon again today in Galway City, feeling much warmer in a light easterly breeze!
I'm glad today turned out nice for @Robwindstorm I hope you have a great day of celebrations for your wedding!
A lovely sunny morning in Maynooth has turned into an overcast afternoon. Feeling much cooler than the supposed 18C in a fairly strong breeze. Still too cold for t-shirt - I tried, but the hoodie is back on!
Beautiful day in Galway. Lovely big white fluffy clouds too.
Greetings from beautiful Belfast
Lovely day. Pleasant in the sun. Who needs sweating your nuts off weather?? This is grand.
Fresh in Kilcoole today despite the sun due to the breeze. This must be as hot as it gets this summer :(
Was a fairly OK day in Trim. Good sunny spells at times and mild but with a cool fresh breeze taking the edge of the temperature. Went for a short walk (30 minutes) at lunchtime and didn't even wear a jacket which makes a change!
Got 3 loads of laundry dried on the washing line though so good news there.
Just need more off it.
Autumn basically in Cork. Shite.
Not surprised at the wind stats above, every day seems to have a breeze.
Nice and pleasant in that sun 🌞 its only popped out here in carrick a while ago
Hard to believe tomorrow is going to be like a 5£itf35t.
Lovely and sunny in Dublin but Jesus just got home off the bike (from the anti car woke protest) and I'm freezing my nuts off. That wind is baltic, hard to believe it can be this chilly well into July.
Clouded over here in Arklow with a few drops of rain already
Gorgeous day otherwise prior
@the weather professionals on this forum:
Have we any hope of a decent spell on the medium to long range forecasts within the next 4-6 weeks?
This is horrible, bar today in Dublin of course !
Fantastic day in N Kildare with a high of 19.6
Beautiful day today North Dublin City ..actually sitting outside today without a blanket or fleecy !
Beautiful at the Quay in westport.
Beer gardens are full,lots swimming and the Reek keeping an eye looking down on it all.
Shorts and Tshirt evening.
Didn't feel a bit of it in that breeze! It did clear back up to some lovely sunshine again since 3pm though which was nice.
was in Dublin today. Beautiful sunny and blue skies but talks of it being roasting etc are way of the mark to my mind. That omnipresent breeze was there and out of the sun it was sharp. I’d say early to mid May feel to it. Once I got to the midlands the grey slate was back and the rain started again. It was a better day than most of this summer absolutely but my opinion and just my opinion not glorious not stunning. Palma Majorca today was 27 degrees and sunshine that to me would be glorious and stunning.
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