A new thread for Summer general discussion.
Cloudy start in Greystones. 11.7c atm.
Eamon would be proud of you.
Couldn't agree more, my cycle in this morning was depressing, non-top incessant rain, and you're soaked to the skin when you get into work, not a great start to the day. Hard to believe we are rapidly approaching the mid-point of our so called Summer, don't care what anybody says, but it's been a joke of a Summer.
so Sunday gone again? It’s the hope that kills you. It’s actually still cold too.
Lovely warm sunny spells here in Galway this morning, hopefully that cloud doesn't come and spoil it!
More flip flapping again, the weekend was supposed to have high pressure building in... now... Met Éireann - Sunday - Current model indicates a full return to unsettled weather with plenty of cloud and rain.
Train wreck.
Had to put on the heating this morning. I say that as someone who rarely puts it on.
Co. Roscommon.
It didn't turn out to be a predictor of much, it's very wet this morning.
Some torrential rain this morning. Plenty of surface flooding on the roads.
This is the bleakest summer I’ve experienced. Constant rainfall again all throughout today to be expected in Dublin. I remember it being between 22-26 degrees during this time in 2022 and 2021. I’ve learnt my lessons for next summer 2 weeks holidays, 2 weeks remote work in a foreign country.
As you were
Exact same as yesterday. N Kildare
Not dry here Kayne, thank god I'm escaping for a while, hate flying but get me on that plane even if I have to endure a terrible two's tantrum with the toddler!
I lit the stove last night, which was nice.
Groundhog Day. Dull and dreary temp 11 degrees. No warmth no sun no brightness. At least it’s dry 😀
Another pathetic summers day in Dublin. Feels like a mild day in December. Miserable light rain, mist and awfully cool for July.
We need drastic improvements end of the month and August.
Looks like the west easily had it best today, today one of the rare days where the east had a total write off and indeed the worst day of summer so far while the west had a reasonably good day. Not much in the way of good news on the horizon but at least Friday to Sunday don't look too bad, a big improvement on today and indeed tomorrow which will be welcome but things will probably go downhill again from early next week. We still may get a decent final 10 days to July but alot needs to happen to fix the current pattern we've been in since early June. Perhaps August might save us yet.
Last glimmers of daylight.
A classic example of the sun on a clear horizon illuminating the sky above via rayleigh scattering aided by the cloud from the nearby front I presume which should be now over you if I'm remembering correctly that you are in Donegal. Can be indicative of a fine day ahead the following day as pressure builds in behind the front but not in this case as the front didn't come from the west, it came up from the south/southeast and will bring a soft day.
Cheers wazzledazzle and appledrop.
The guy on bbc weather at 10.40pm said it won't be until the end of July until the jetstream rises up that the heat will arrive. Interesting to see if he's right.
Crazy coloured sky tonight, not sure what it means for tomorrow!
Not filtered or doctored in any way. It really did look this pink.
The September 2023 spell was one of my favourite times in weather. I can certainly understand it being too much for some, it was notably humid compared to other heatwaves we've had and I've noted this using Casement's average dew points. There was lots for me to like. If I didn't have as much free time as I did then probably not being able to get up at the crack of dawn to see the veils of mist dancing across the local parks to see the graceful presence of that ball of fire showing itself over the horizon and not letting go until the end of the day to be repeated again the next morning.
But my view of 2023 as a year is very biased and distorted because for me it was unusually good for personal reasons which may be making 2024 seem even worse in comparison. Then again… it has been disgraceful for anyone who remotely likes the idea of seasons. Those two single days or moments I mentioned are the only thing saving it from me throwing the year permanently into the dumpster fire but let's wait out the next 5 months before doing that.
Nice end, to a nice day.
Seriously thinking about begging, borrowing and stealing to get a last minute week away in August. We were in Lanzarote for 10 days in April, if feels like a lifetime ago. Just a bit of heat would be lovely
A fab evening here just outside Castlebar. Nice sunshine to end the day and nice to dodge the rain for once
a stunning day in South Kerry, we were blessed! I spent the day hiking the Kerry Way near Sneem and Parknisilla, mostly blue skies, very warm, no wind. I got a swim in Whitestrand near O Carrolls Cove about 5pm and it was warm and balmy. I am home now near Farranfore and looking at a golden sunset over the Dingle peninsula.
I have friends and family in Dublin and Limerick and they were washed out of it today so I know how lucky we were . Looking good for the rest of the week. Everywhere !
The only memorable weather we have had since September 2022, was the cold spell in December 2022 and that nice spell mid May- mid June 2023. Perhaps an honourable mention for that week of warmth last sep, though bit too warm and especially humid for my liking personally.
Surprised at the 13.7c in Dublin Airport today. I think the fact that there was not much wind, it didnt feel as cold.
It did feel like a mild November day all be it with more day light (not necessary brighter).
and when the Covid summer of 2020 is being called out rightfully for being as bad as this you also know you are in trouble.
Greenhouse lowest in 30 years in Ireland ?
What were the measuring tools in 1994 vs now? And how do they know how often in 2024 that I start that really smokey massey of mine ?
When even sryan complaining you know we're in trouble
