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M.T. Cranium · 07-07-2025 07:05AM

Monday, 7 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Turning warmer this week, generally dry, some outbreaks of showers and thunderstorms more widespread in west and north by weekend as cooler Atlantic air masses try to push the developing heat away. Very hot at times in Britain and France if you're travelling.

FORECASTS

TODAY will be partly cloudy with just a few isolated showers, and northwesterly breezes tending to die out later in the day. Highs 18 to 22 C, warmest inland south and east.
TONIGHT will be partly cloudy, with a nearly full moon very low in the south. Lows 8 to 12 C.
TUESDAY will be partly cloudy to overcast, with best chances for sunshine in the inland southeast. Warm, with isolated outbreaks of light rain or drizzle not lasting very long where it does develop, highs 21 to 24 C.
WEDNESDAY will be cloudy with sunny intervals, warm and humid, lows near 12 C and highs near 24 C.
THURSDAY and FRIDAY will turn very warm to hot, with sunny intervals. Lows 12 to 15 C, highs 24 to 27 C.
SATURDAY partly cloudy, still quite warm in east where highs near 25 C, chance of showers or thunderstorms further west, morning lows 13 to 16 C, and highs near 22 C.
SUNDAY partly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, lows 14 to 17 C, and highs 22 to 24 C.
The guidance for next week looks somewhat cooler but this warm spell could have more staying power at least very close to Ireland if not over parts of Ireland, which could lead to fairly frequent showers and thunderstorms in any persistent frontal zones.

My local weather on Sunday was sunny with a few clouds and the high was a seasonable 26 C.

M.T. Cranium · 08-07-2025 07:24AM

Tuesday, 8 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Becoming very warm later this week, slight moderation expected around Monday which may be the only rain to fall in coming weeks, so becoming very dry especially if guidance is correct about a second warm spell or heat wave developing.

FORECASTS
TODAY rather cloudy skies to early afternoon, small amounts of drizzle falling in midlands and later in parts of Leinster, warmer sunny intervals developing by afternoon, highs 19 to 22 C.
TONIGHT partly cloudy, misty or foggy in some rural areas, lows 10 to 13 C.
WEDNESDAY hazy sunshine at times, very warm, highs 21 to 24 C.
THURSDAY and FRIDAY sunny intervals, very warm or hot locally, lows 14 to 17 C and highs 23 to 28 C.
SATURDAY partly cloudy, very warm and humid, some showers and local thunderstorms developing inland western counties, lows 14 to 18 C and highs 23 to 27 C.
SUNDAY showers and thunderstorms moving further east, very humid and chance of severe storms will need to be monitored closer to this frontal passage, lows 17 to 20 C and highs 21 to 24 C.
MONDAY fresher westerly breezes and passing showers, further thunderstorm activity possible, lows near 15 C and highs near 22 C.
There is a very good chance of a second hot spell developing after this weak surge of Atlantic air comes and goes, and guidance indicates potential for highs of 27 to 31 C in Ireland and 32 to 36 C in Britain during this second hot spell with no firm estimate on how long it could continue. In the past, summers turning hot around early to mid July often see frequent heat lasting well into August.

My local weather on Monday was "picture perfect" so to speak, sunny with low humidity and comfortably warm near 28 C. It's cool enough overnight to keep conditions tolerable indoors with no A/C.

M.T. Cranium · 09-07-2025 06:21AM

Wednesday, 9 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Very warm to the weekend, generally dry although increasingly humid, showers and thunderstorms widespread by Monday into Tuesday as a slightly cooler Atlantic air mass pushes east, then very warm again from a week from today to another as yet unconfirmed similar breakdown about a week after that. There are some signs the second warm spell may be a little less intense than was being depicted a day or two ago.

FORECASTS

TODAY will bring some spells of very warm, hazy sunshine with some cloudy intervals and local spells of drizzle. Highs 22 to 26 C.
TONIGHT will be muggy, with some views of the full moon (possibly orange hued due to smoke aloft) partially obscured by cloud layers, lows 13 to 17 C. Due to the details of an 18.6 year lunar orbital cycle, days leading up to summer full moons in 2025 will position the moon lower in the sky than the winter solstice sun (the moon is running nearly 5 deg south of the sun's path through the sky in the opposite season) so the moon will appear exceptionally low all night as a result.
THURSDAY and FRIDAY will be very warm, to hot inland south and east, with some sunshine and a few cloudy intervals, highs 25 to 30 and overnight lows 13 to 17 C.
SATURDAY partly cloudy to overcast, very warm and humid, risk of a few isolated thunderstorms inland south and west. Lows 14 to 18 C and highs 24 to 28 C.
SUNDAY partly cloudy, very warm and humid, showers and thunderstorms slowly pushing further east, lows 15 to 20 C and highs 23 to 27 C.
MONDAY and TUESDAY frequent showers and risk of some severe thunderstorms with locally heavy downpours and frequent lightning, lows 14 to 19 C and highs 21 to 25 C. A clearing trend will gradually develop from west to east on Tuesday.
Another very warm spell will begin to develop a week from today according to most guidance, once this Atlantic air mass has pushed east of Britain where the same sequence will take place but generally a day later. The second very warm spell is currently being depicted as cloudier and therefore not as hot as this coming first hot spell, with highs 24 to 27 C, but that could feel quite oppressive with higher humidity levels.

My local weather on Tuesday was sunny and hot with a high reaching 36 C. Smoke layers from a fire located 20 kms south of us across the international border could be seen drifting across hilly terrain to our south and southeast and the plume of smoke was visible on satellite imagery extending 150 kms east, moving across southeastern B.C. We're expecting a few more spells of smoke but winds are veering more westerly ahead of a cold front due in here late today with isolated thunderstorms. That should end this heat wave after another high into the low 30s. The front had already pushed through parts of coastal B.C. and western WA state where marine air brought much cooler temperatures near 18 C and some light rain.

M.T. Cranium · 10-07-2025 07:16AM

Thursday, 10 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Hazy sunshine and hot for several more days, cloudier at times in northwest. Showers and thunderstorms will break the heat briefly around Monday but there are indications that the heat will then return rather quickly next week.

FORECASTS

TODAY will bring hazy sunshine and hot temperatures in many areas with highs 25 to 29 C. Cloudier in parts of Connacht and west Ulster, sea fog near coasts there, highs 20 to 24 C. South coast also cooler due to sea breezes, highs 18 to 23 C.
TONIGHT hazy with the full moon low in the south. Warm and muggy, lows 14 to 19 C.
FRIDAY little change, sunny and hot with highs 26 to 30 C. Some coastal fringes a little cooler.
SATURDAY partly cloudy, very warm and humid, lows 16 to 20 C and highs 25 to 29 C. Isolated thunderstorms possible in parts of inland western counties by evening.
SUNDAY partly cloudy, very warm and humid. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developing over western counties, expected to remain dry further east. Lows 17 to 21 C and highs 24 to 28 C.
MONDAY showers and thunderstorms breaking the heat briefly, risk of some heavy to severe storms. Lows 17 to 21 C and highs 21 to 24 C, moderate westerly breezes.
It won't take long for the heat to return according to some guidance, but this is not "carved in stone" yet and other suggestions are for a more unsettled pattern with continued moderately warm temperatures. We shall see which scenario prevails, if heat returns quickly it will likely be back up towards similar values to this present spell.

My local weather turned cloudy with brief and very light showers as heavier activity stayed north of us. It cleared out and turned a lot cooler this evening after an earlier high near 29 C. (now 14 C and clear with full moon rising)

M.T. Cranium · 11-07-2025 07:22AM

Friday, 11 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Hot for most locations through the coming weekend, as a few showers and thunderstorms begin to form near western coasts Sunday, becoming more extensive Monday as a brief cooler interval begins. Warming up in stages again next week but this time with more cloud in many areas and occasional heavy rainfalls in the west and north.

FORECASTS

TODAY will be sunny, hazy and hot with highs 25 to 30 C.

TONIGHT will be partly cloudy, hazy and warm with lows only falling to around 14 to 18 C.

SATURDAY sunny with cloudy intervals, hot and quite humid, highs 24 to 29 C.

SUNDAY becoming partly cloudy to overcast, still quite hot in some eastern counties, widespread showers and thunderstorms developing in western counties, some rather heavy. Lows 15 to 19 C and highs 23 to 27 C.

MONDAY will be cloudy with a few sunny breaks, with passing showers and thunderstorms, one or two could become severe. Lows 15 to 20 C and highs 19 to 23 C (possibly 25 to 27 in east coast counties).

TUESDAY overcast with rain and thunderstorms as a warm front pushes back north. Some chance for heavy rainfalls in Connacht and Ulster in particular, inland southeast may warm back into low or mid 20s, otherwise temperatures near 18 C.

The rest of next week looks like a battle between hot and humid air masses returning quite massively to Britain and France and possibly at times including southeast Ireland, and frontal systems generated by cooler Atlantic air masses trying to push this second heat wave east but generally failing to do so. The odd day in the two week interval could see widespread heavy rainfalls and western and northern counties could eventually see 100-125 mm of rain within a two week period. Rainfalls in the south and east will be considerably less than that (30 to 50 mm in total). Heat will return to parts of Britain and the London area could remain dry for another two weeks.

My local weather on Thursday was cloudy at first with a few light showers in the area, then it cleared and highs were comfortable near 24 C.

M.T. Cranium · 12-07-2025 06:49AM

Saturday, 12 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... The heat wave will end in stages through Sunday night and Monday, with considerably cooler temperatures for a day or two to start the work week; warmer again by Wednesday for several days. A more unsettled and near-normal temperature regime will probably settle in for the last week of July.

FORECASTS

TODAY will be sunny and hot with highs 25 to 30 C, except for a few coastal areas seeing some relief from sea breezes and possibly a bit of drifting low cloud (20 to 23 C there).

TONIGHT will be hazy and generally clear in eastern counties, very warm with lows 15 to 19 C. Overcast further west with showers and isolated thunderstorms developing towards morning, and lows near 17 C.

SUNDAY the showers and thunderstorms will make slow but steady progress further east, some will turn quite heavy in central counties by mid-day and afternoon. Highs 22 to 27 C in the east, and 18 to 23 C west. Several more lines of heavy showers and thunderstorms could form later Sunday over western regions. These will continue to drift further east overnight with heavy downpours again for some central counties. Overnight lows 15 to 18 C into Monday morning.

MONDAY variable cloud, showers and thunderstorms, breezy at times (west-southwest 40 to 60 km/hr), and turning considerably cooler, highs 17 to 20 C.

TUESDAY variable cloud, some showers and thunderstorms with an interval of heavier rain likely later in the day, lows near 14 C and highs near 21 C.

WEDNESDAY to FRIDAY of next week will turn warmer again, not looking exceptionally hot but highs 24 to 27 C with fairly high humidity could feel rather oppressive. Occasional showers and thunderstorms more frequent in west, central and inland north.
By the following weekend (19th-20th), turning a bit cooler again with showers and variable skies, highs 20 to 23 C.

A more unsettled pattern seems likely for the last full week of July but now that heat has been established over Europe it would likely not take large changes in guidance to bring back a few warmer days from time to time.

My local weather on Friday was sunny and pleasantly warm with highs around 28 C. A bit of smoke returned by afternoon as winds became southerly for a while. The fire that I mentioned a few days ago was apparently extinguished but another one developed a bit further south near Kettle Falls, WA about 80 kms south of here. This is a fairly large fire apparently but it's in fairly easy to access terrain near roads so perhaps we won't be dealing with its smoke for too many days, no rain in sight here though.

M.T. Cranium · 13-07-2025 07:22AM

Sunday, 13 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... The heat wave will end by Monday morning as cold fronts edge inland later today and drift slowly east overnight. Heavy showers and thunderstorms will result, and there will be further rainfall later Monday into Tuesday morning. The rest of the week will see a gradual warming trend and not a lot of additional rainfall. By a week from Monday, a more unsettled interval will begin.

FORECASTS

TODAY will bring hot sunny conditions in many areas, with cloud gradually increasing across western counties. Some showers and thunderstorms will develop, mostly near the Atlantic coast, but also a few isolated storms in central counties. Highs 24 to 29 C.

TONIGHT showers and thunderstorms will become heavy at times in Connacht, west Munster, and midlands. It will remain quite warm in most regions and lows will fall only to around 18 C. Thunderstorms in Galway and Mayo could produce locally heavy rainfalls and frequent lightning. There is a slighter risk of this further east also.

MONDAY further showers and thunderstorms, one or two heavy or potentially severe, but also some brighter spells, with a moderate west-southwest breeze (stronger wind gusts are possible near thunderstorm cells). Highs 19 to 22 C.

TUESDAY early morning thunderstorms and locally heavy rain, clearing during the mid-day hours with lows near 15 C and highs near 21 C. Total rainfalls from Sunday night to Tuesday morning will be around 30-40 mm in western counties, 10-20 mm east.

WEDNESDAY into the weekend of 19-20 July, a warmer interval will develop with highs generally 23 to 26 C, nights around 14 to 16 C. There will be a few brief outbreaks of showers often near south or west coasts, but in general it should be relatively dry for most locations. A more unsettled regime appears likely to set in around Monday 21st and some heavier rainfalls may develop then.

My local weather on Saturday was sunny and hot with highs near 31 C.

M.T. Cranium · 14-07-2025 06:58AM

Monday, 14 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Some relief from the heat today and Tuesday, the cost will be widespread heavy showers and thunderstorms, some possibly severe. Turning warmer again from Wednesday to Friday but without the exceptional heat returning, more showers mostly on Thursday. Weekend will turn cooler in stages, especially in the north, with occasional showers. A warmer week is likely to develop again after Monday 21st.

FORECASTS

TODAY will be cloudy with sunny breaks, and locally heavy showers and thunderstorms. Some heavy downpours and locally gusty winds are possible. Highs 16 to 20 C, warmest near east coast.

TONIGHT will bring a band of heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms, lows 12 to 15 C.

TUESDAY morning showers followed by some afternoon sunny breaks, breezy, highs 17 to 21 C.

WEDNESDAY warm and humid, isolated showers, lows near 14 C and highs 22 to 24 C.

THURSDAY widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms, a few warm sunny breaks by afternoon, lows near 15 C and highs 20 to 23 C.

FRIDAY variable cloud, a few passing showers, lows near 15 C and highs near 22 C.

WEEKEND will bring cloudy skies with a few breaks, moderate westerly winds at times, passing showers or longer intervals of rain in north. Lows 11 to 13 C and highs 17 to 20 C.
The following week will be somewhat unsettled and will bring a warming trend back into the low or mid 20s.

My local weather on Sunday was sunny, hazy and hot with some forest fire smoke at times, highs near 34 C. We are expecting some scattered storms to develop as winds turn northerly, which will vent the smoke back towards its source 50 km south of here. A number of other fires have developed, mostly within a few miles of the international border, all the way to the coastal ranges.

M.T. Cranium · 15-07-2025 06:51AM

Tuesday, 15 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Rather unsettled this week, although more generous dry intervals at times, turning a little warmer again, into the low 20s. Not a lot of variations through the weekend into next week, possibly quite warm later next week though.

FORECASTS

TODAY some further outbreaks of heavy rain with thunderstorms possible, most active across central counties from west to east, clearing to some extent after mid-day, but staying rather cloudy in most areas, highs 18 to 20 C.

TONIGHT foggy or misty with a bit of light rain near southwest coasts, lows 12 to 14 C.

WEDNESDAY rain at times across western counties, spreading towards central Ulster. Generally dry in south and east, partly cloudy to overcast, a bit warmer, highs 19 to 22 C.

THURSDAY showers and thunderstorms, warm and humid, lows near 15 C and highs 22 to 24 C.

FRIDAY variable cloud, isolated showers, lows near 15 C and highs 21 to 23 C.

SATURDAY partly cloudy, a few showers, lows near 13 C and highs near 21 C.

SUNDAY cloudy with a few sunny intervals, showers, lows near 12 C and highs near 20 C.

NEXT WEEK will gradually turn warmer and could reach the 23 to 26 C range eventually.

My local weather was partly cloudy with a high near 27 C, showers arrived from the north around late afternoon and it turned quite cool for the evening (14 C). This shallow incursion of cooler air will be pushed back north tomorrow here as a very warm air mass is building up over the interior west again.

M.T. Cranium · 16-07-2025 07:01AM

Wednesday, 16 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Warm and humid with rain at times, Friday and (away from south coast) Saturday looking set to be a somewhat drier interval, Sunday-Monday very unsettled. The following week also variable and turning a bit warmer again.

FORECASTS

TODAY will bring some cloud and rain to the southwest, spreading mostly towards Connacht and west Ulster as well as parts of south Leinster. North Leinster, midlands and other parts of Ulster will likely remain dry with some sunny intervals at first. Highs 19 to 22 C except closer to 16 C in wetter portions of the south and west.

TONIGHT foggy or misty with occasional rain, isolated thunderstorms. Lows 12 to 14 C.

THURSDAY warm and humid, showers and thunderstorms widespread for part of the day, gradually dying out later. Highs 20 to 23 C.

FRIDAY partly cloudy, showers more isolated, lows near 13 C and highs near 22 C.

SATURDAY rain at times in south, gradually spreading towards east coast as low pressure tracks to south of Wexford and heads north, winds becoming northeasterly and rain spreading to most other regions overnight. Temperatures steady 14 to 18 C, possibly near 20 ahead of the rain.

SUNDAY breezy to windy and wet with winds north to northwest at 50 to 70 km/hr. It will be a test for golfers and spectators at the Open golf in Portrush where winds will likely be very gusty coming in from the open Atlantic. Temperatures around 15 to 17 C.

MONDAY this disturbance will gradually push away leaving a partly cloudy and rather cool, breezy weather regime in its wake once the rain ends. Highs near 18 C.
The rest of next week could see a slight improvement and somewhat higher temperatures into the low 20s at times.

My local weather on Tuesday started out quite cloudy and cool, then broke to sunshine by mid-afternoon with a high near 22 C. A much warmer air mass has built up to our west where highs were into the mid 30s near the coast. This warm spell will spread over most of the western portions of North America for several days. Tropical rainfalls are spreading west through Florida as an easterly wave threatens to become a tropical storm.

M.T. Cranium · 17-07-2025 06:42AM

Thursday, 17 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... After some outbreaks of heavy rain in western counties today, several days of rather variable weather without large amounts of rain until Saturday afternoon across the south. It's somewhat uncertain at this point how much of this rain will feed north during Sunday but eventually, perhaps holding off to Monday, the backlash from this low will sweep around through parts of Ireland, leading to a windy interval and gradually clearing skies next week.

FORECASTS

TODAY will bring some heavy showers and local thunderstorms with 10-20 mm downpours in Connacht and west Ulster. Local flooding is possible in those regions. Further east, variable cloud and showers more isolated. With any luck most of this will hold off until quite late in the afternoon or early evening further east. Warm and humid especially ahead of the rainfall, highs 21 to 23 C (18 to 20 C in the rain).
TONIGHT a few showers but also clear intervals, lows near 12 C.
FRIDAY variable cloud, a few rather light showers likely by afternoon moving slowly east, highs 19 to 21 C.
SATURDAY some sunny spells in north and central counties, rain by afternoon in south, variable winds becoming easterly. Lows 12 to 14 C and highs 18 to 20 C.
SUNDAY prospects somewhat uncertain as low pressure drifts north to the east of Leinster. There could be some outbreaks of rain with this, but also some partly cloudy intervals too. Eventually rain will likely intensify over east Ulster and north Leinster by evening. Lows near 12 C and highs near 19 C. Winds will become moderate northerly to northwesterly on the Atlantic coasts by afternoon and evening at 40 to 60 km/hr. This may or may not extend as far east as the Open golf site in Portrush and if it spreads in there it would likely be near the end of the event.
MONDAY will be breezy to windy with frequent showers, cool with lows near 11 C and highs 15 to 18 C.
TUESDAY gradual clearing with showers more isolated, lows near 10 C and highs near 19 C.
Slightly warmer later in the week, with the next unsettled weather due in around Sunday 27th (at this time range that would be within a two day variance).

My local weather on Wednesday was sunny, hazy and very warm with highs near 33 C.

M.T. Cranium · 18-07-2025 07:26AM

Friday, 18 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Rather warm and humid with outbreaks of rain becoming heavier in the south tomorrow, spreading to other regions on Sunday, and diminishing on Monday. The rest of next week will not be entirely dry but will only add slight amounts of rain and temperatures will dip briefly then return to current levels.

FORECASTS

TODAY will be partly cloudy, warm and humid, with a few showers developing, mainly in central Ulster to midlands and inland Leinster. Highs 20 to 22 C.
TONIGHT partly cloudy, isolated showers, lows 11 to 13 C.
SATURDAY rain will gradually spread into the south coast counties with moderate southeast winds 30 to 50 km/hr. Variable cloud further north with some outbreaks of rain in western and central Ulster, north Connacht and midlands. Highs 17 to 20 C.
SUNDAY further outbreaks of rain spreading north across Leinster and midlands towards east Ulster. Winds becoming north to northwest 40 to 60 km/hr in Atlantic coastal counties, more variable further east. Lows near 12 C and highs near 18 C.
MONDAY variable cloud, breezy, rain tapering to showers during the mid-day interval and some clearing from west by afternoon. Lows near 11 C and highs near 19 C.
TUESDAY variable cloud, a few showers and isolated thunderstorms, lows near 11 C and highs near 18 C.
WEDNESDAY to SATURDAY will be a more settled interval except for one frontal passage around Thursday in northern counties, and temperatures will recover somewhat to the low 20s for daytime highs and 10-13 C overnight lows.

My local weather on Thursday was partly cloudy to overcast with a high near 26 C.

M.T. Cranium · 19-07-2025 06:14AM

Saturday, 19 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Rather cloudy with near average temperatures, rain becoming widespread on Sunday afternoon and evening, into Monday. The rest of next week will not be as wet, and temperatures may edge up gradually later in the week.

FORECASTS

TODAY mostly cloudy, some outbreaks of rain in parts of Connacht and west Ulster, scattered showers elsewhere, rain moving into west Munster late in the afternoon. Highs 18 to 21 C.
TONIGHT mostly cloudy, rain spreading very gradually north from Munster, some other outbreaks in more northerly regions too, lows around 13 C.
SUNDAY variable cloud, outbreaks of rain tending to move gradually further north, breezy at times, northerly on Atlantic coasts by afternoon. Highs 17 to 19 C.
MONDAY further outbreaks of rain as winds organize into a general northwesterly 40 to 60 km/hr by afternoon, lows near 12 C and highs near 17 C. About 20-30 mm of rain is likely in many areas.
TUESDAY rain more showery, some brighter intervals, lows near 10 C and highs near 18 C.
Rest of next week, slightly warmer with a few showers in the mix for most places, highs will get back into the low 20s at times.

My local weather on Friday started out sunny, turned cloudy for the afternoon with an hour of light rain at about 5 p.m., warm with a high close to 30 C.

M.T. Cranium · 20-07-2025 07:13AM

Sunday, 20 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Rather wet for today and tomorrow, improving later in the week. Temperatures will dip slightly with the rain, and will recover to the low 20s towards the end of the week, staying fairly warm to end of July.

FORECASTS

TODAY will bring widespread outbreaks of rain, although it looks likely to be more of an intermittent drizzle in north and west Ulster. Some central and inland southern counties could see a few thundery showers and 10-25 mm of rain locally. A moderate east to northeast wind will back northerly on Atlantic coasts (30-50 km/hr). Highs 17 to 20 C.
TONIGHT rain will become more persistent in the east and north, with an area of heavy rain developing in south central Ulster (20 to 40 mm locally there). Lows 12 to 14 C.
MONDAY variable cloud, outbreaks of rain will become more showery and a gradual clearing trend will develop in parts of the southwest. Highs 17 to 19 C. Moderate northwest winds 30 to 50 km/hr.
TUESDAY variable cloud, showers and isolated thunderstorms, lows near 11 C and highs near 19 C.
WEDNESDAY to FRIDAY partly cloudy, generally dry apart from one weak frontal system late Wednesday into early Thursday that could give a few mm of rain in western counties before dying out. Highs between 20 and 22 C, overnight lows 10 to 13 C.
This fairly decent weather regime later in the week will generally persist into the weekend following and most of the week after that as well, and in fact it could even get warmer at times with 24 to 26 C possible in the inland south and eastern counties by about a week from Tuesday (29th), possibly lasting a few days before fading back to near average values in early August.

My local weather on Saturday was mostly cloudy and there was a rather weak thunderstorm in the early evening hours, with the high about 25 C.

M.T. Cranium · 21-07-2025 06:52AM

Monday, 21 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

ALERT for continued heavy rainfalls in east Leinster and southeast Ulster, especially on higher terrain, small streams may soon flood after 30-50 mm of rain overnight and a further 20-40 mm possible to mid-day before it eases off. Flooding may also occur on roadways at low spots and near fields draining out floodwater. These conditions may continue well into the afternoon even after the rain eases off. A few embedded thunderstorms could develop also.

FORECASTS

TODAY rain will continue heavy at times in parts of Leinster and east Ulster. Further west, skies are variable to partly cloudy and there will be some sunny intervals with passing showers developing in a northwest wind 30-50 km/hr. As mentioned in alert, 20-40 mm additional rain is likely in Dublin and other parts of coastal and inland east Leinster with flood risks. Highs near 18 C east, 21 C south and inland west, 17 C north.
TONIGHT any leftover showers likely to turn to drizzle and fog, with partly cloudy skies where it has not rained much further west, lows 10 to 13 C.
TUESDAY variable cloud, a few showers and isolated thunderstorms, highs 17 to 20 C.
WEDNESDAY partly cloudy, isolated showers, lows near 9 C and highs near 20 C.
THURSDAY to WEEKEND, turning warmer with highs into 21-24 C range, and possibly locally higher. Not much rain away from a few showers in west and north with weak frontal passages. Some sun likely each day but also cloudy intervals.
NEXT WEEK will likely continue fairly warm also with highs 22-25 C and some intervals of clear skies. A more unsettled regime will replace this warm, dry interval by about 2nd-3rd of August by current indications.

My local weather on Sunday was overcast with a persistent area of showers and thunderstorms stationary just north of the town; we had no measurable rain here but occasional rumbles of thunder from the nearby cells, which appeared to be dropping 10-20 mm of rain just a few miles north of here. Expecting two more days of sporadic rain in a weak upper low scenario then a warm, dry spell.

M.T. Cranium · 22-07-2025 06:44AM

Tuesday, 22 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Warmer and drier later this week, it could get very warm in some places if cloud breaks because tropical air is moving in at higher altitudes, it needs to be able to mix down towards the surface and persistent cloud could prevent that to some extent.

FORECASTS

TODAY will be partly cloudy to overcast with a few drizzly showers at first, then isolated heavier showers could develop with thunderstorms in some central and inland southern locations. Highs 17 to 20 C.
TONIGHT will be partly cloudy with fog and mist patches developing, lows 11 to 13 C.
WEDNESDAY partly cloudy, isolated showers, highs 18 to 21 C.
THURSDAY to early next week warmer, where cloudy highs will be 19 to 21 C, if sun breaks through it could reach 23 to 25 C. Nights will be mild and somewhat muggy, lows 12 to 15 C.
Most of next week will likely remain rather warm and generally dry, but there will be a gradual transition to more unsettled weather by about the first of August.

My local weather on Monday was overcast and rather chilly for late July, with some outbreaks of rain by afternoon and highs only around 18 C. (normal here is 29 C)

M.T. Cranium · 23-07-2025 06:53AM

Wednesday, 23 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Rather cloudy but with a little sunshine most days, temperatures near or a degree or two above average, generally dry with widely separated showers except for a more active light rainfall event Sunday.

FORECASTS

TODAY will be cloudy with sunny breaks and isolated showers, highs 18 to 21 C.
TONIGHT will be partly cloudy, lows 11 to 13 C.
THURSDAY will be partly cloudy with some spells of warm sunshine developing, highs 20 to 23 C.
FRIDAY will be partly cloudy with isolated showers, lows 7 to 10 C and highs 20 to 23 C.
SATURDAY partly cloudy, lows near 10 C and highs 20 to 23 C.
SUNDAY mostly cloudy, occasional showers (only 1-3 mm rainfall on average), lows near 12 C and highs near 19 C.
Another spell of dry weather and near-normal temperatures will begin the following week but it will gradually turn more unsettled which may bring temperatures down into the high teens again.

My local weather on Tuesday was mostly cloudy with showers, including quite a heavy thunderstorm with hail at 5 p.m. dropping around 10-15 mm of rain in a few minutes. The high was 21 C.

M.T. Cranium · 24-07-2025 07:26AM

Thursday, 24 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Rather cloudy, brief sunny intervals, not very much rain expected and some places staying dry for over a week ... temperatures either near average or slightly above normal where sun breaks through for several hours.

FORECASTS

TODAY will be cloudy with afternoon sunny breaks, little if any rainfall expected, but low cloud and drizzle may keep it damp near northern coasts for part of the day. Highs 17 to 21 C.
TONIGHT partly cloudy, lows near 10 C.
FRIDAY cloudy with sunny intervals, highs 18 to 22 C. Isolated showers but most locations staying dry.
SATURDAY mostly cloudy but some sunny breaks possible, brief showers will be a little more widespread but amounts quite low. Highs 18 to 21 C.
SUNDAY mostly cloudy, showers, 1-3 mm of rain on average. Lows near 12 C and highs near 20 C.
Next week does not look much different, this rather non-descript weather (and yet I described it) will continue with some chance of a little more sun and therefore somewhat higher temperatures. In fact, after another quite weak frontal system near the end of the month into Friday 1st of August, high pressure hangs around somewhere close to Ireland for another week to ten days and so there won't be very much variation in the weather picture. It could be better, but it could also be worse, not a lot of rain anyway.

My local weather returned to near average as sunshine exceeded cloud cover by a slight margin, and no showers fell in the vicinity, so highs got back into the normal range around 27 C.

M.T. Cranium · 25-07-2025 06:53AM

Friday, 25 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... A quiet weather pattern with partly cloudy skies, temperatures generally a bit above average, and not much rain especially across the southern counties, for the next week or longer.

FORECASTS

TODAY will be partly cloudy with some spells of warm sunshine away from a cloudier west to north coastal region, highs 20 to 23 C.
TONIGHT partly cloudy, lows 9 to 12 C.
SATURDAY cloudy with a few sunny breaks, a few outbreaks of drizzle or light rain in parts of the north, highs 19 to 22 C.
SUNDAY mostly cloudy, showers giving 2-5 mm rain in parts of Ulster and Connacht, north Leinster, lesser amounts further south, lows near 12 C and highs near 18 C.
MONDAY cloudy with sunny intervals, lows near 11 C and highs near 20 C.
Most of next week will be similar with highs perhaps edging back up to 21 or 22 C. Even further ahead, despite a more northerly influence across the region, the temperatures will only dip slightly and it may stay dry in Ireland while raining more frequently in parts of Britain by early August, as low pressure sets up near Belgium.

My local weather on Thursday was sunny and very warm, highs reaching near 30 C.

M.T. Cranium · 26-07-2025 06:43AM

Saturday, 26 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... rather cloudy with small amounts of rain or drizzle at times, some sun mostly inland south and east, temperatures near average for late July and warm for a few days into early August.

FORECASTS

TODAY will be cloudy with a few breaks, and brief outbreaks of drizzly light rain, highs 19 to 22 C.
TONIGHT mostly cloudy, showers becoming heavier in north, lows 10 to 13 C.
SUNDAY variable cloud, frequent passing showers in north, occasional showers further south, highs 16 to 19 C.
MONDAY partly cloudy, a bit warmer again, lows near 12 C and highs near 21 C.
TUESDAY variable cloud, light showers, lows near 13 C and highs near 20 C.
WEDNESDAY and following days (for about a week) little change with perhaps slightly more sunshine in the mix at times, highs may edge up into low 20s at times also.

My local weather on Friday was a mixture of blue skies and rather extensive high cloud formations sometimes covering most of the sky. This held the temperature down a few degrees but it was pleasantly warm at around 26 C. A spell of hot, humid weather has gripped central and southern regions of the U.S. and is beginning to push to the east coast after some locally heavy storms.

M.T. Cranium · 27-07-2025 06:54AM

Sunday, 27 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... rather cloudy, small amounts of rainfall generally more likely in northern counties, temperatures near average or slightly above later in the week.

FORECASTS

TODAY will be cloudy with a few brighter intervals in parts of the south, and passing showers more frequent in north and later eastern counties. Highs 17 to 20 C.
TONIGHT variable cloud, one or two brief showers left over and lows around 13 C.
MONDAY partly cloudy, showers less frequent for most of the day but picking up again in the north by evening. Highs 17 to 21 C.
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY partly cloudy, isolated showers, until an interval of light rain develops late Wednesday into Thursday morning, highs both days 18 to 22 C. Overnight lows 10 to 13 C.
THURSDAY showers heavier for a while in the morning then partly cloudy by afternoon, lows near 14 C and highs near 21 C.
This generally nondescript weather pattern will probably persist well into August as high pressure won't be too distant at any point in the next two weeks, and it could get slightly warmer at times.

My local weather on Saturday was partly cloudy with more of the extensive high cloud we've been seeing frequently, quite pleasant temperatures around 27 C.

M.T. Cranium · 28-07-2025 07:10AM

Monday, 28 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Rather cloudy, small amounts of rain if any, and temperatures close to average, turning a bit warmer after next weekend.

FORECASTS

TODAY will be cloudy with a few brighter intervals, mainly in the south; a few passing showers will bring small amounts of rain to some areas, and highs will be 17 to 21 C.
TONIGHT mostly cloudy, occasional showers, lows 10 to 13 C.
TUESDAY partly cloudy, showers more isolated, highs 17 to 21 C.
WEDNESDAY cloudy with sunny breaks, a few showers but more persistent rain by late in the day spreading into western counties, lows near 12 C and highs near 21 C.
THURSDAY variable cloud, a few brief showers, lows 9 to 12 C and highs 17 to 20 C.
FRIDAY variable cloud, showers, lows near 10 C and highs near 20 C.
OUTLOOK: Little change through next weekend but likely to turn warmer the following week with perhaps a bit more sunshine, highs into 22 to 25 C range.

My local weather on Sunday was mostly cloudy with a few brighter spells, reasonably warm at 26 C.

M.T. Cranium · 29-07-2025 06:50AM

Tuesday, 29 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Rather cloudy, occasional light showers but generally rather dry, possibly turning more unsettled around Monday.

FORECASTS

TODAY will be cloudy with a few sunny breaks, and occasional light rain or drizzle more frequent in west and north. Highs 17 to 21 C.
TONIGHT partly cloudy to overcast, lows near 13 C.
WEDNESDAY cloudy with a few breaks, isolated showers, highs 18 to 22 C.
THURSDAY cloudy with a few breaks, showers mostly in northern counties, lows near 14 C and highs near 20 C.
FRIDAY variable cloud, showers, lows near 13 C and highs near 19 C.
WEEKEND looks similar, rather cloudy both days, a few outbreaks of light rain more persistent in west and north, highs 17 to 20 C.
Around MONDAY of next week a more organized disturbance could bring stronger winds and a heavier rainfall in the 10-15 mm range, with temperatures 17 to 19 C. This may be followed by several more pleasant days as high pressure builds up for the mid-week interval (around 5 Aug). but some cloud and isolated showers may still occur with weak frontal troughs in the mix as well. Temperatures will likely stay near average throughout.

My local weather on Monday was sunny and quite warm with highs near 31 C. It's not a fierce heat by our standards and the nights are cooling down nicely. Severe storms were widespread in the northern plains states and it was very hot across the south central and southeast U.S.

M.T. Cranium · 30-07-2025 08:11AM

Wednesday, 30 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Rather cloudy, occasional light showers but generally rather dry, but with more unsettled conditions around Sunday into Monday.

FORECASTS

TODAY will be cloudy with a few breaks, isolated showers, and highs 18 to 22 C.
TONIGHT partly cloudy to overcast, a few brief showers, lows near 14 C.
THURSDAY cloudy with a few breaks, showers mostly in northern counties, and highs near 20 C.
FRIDAY variable cloud, showers, lows near 13 C and highs near 19 C.
SATURDAY partly cloudy to overcast, a few showers developing, then breezy with an interval of rain overnight into Sunday morning. Lows near 13 C and highs near 21 C.
SUNDAY variable cloud, a few passing showers, heavier rain by the overnight hours into Monday, lows near 12 C and highs near 21 C.
MONDAY windy with rain and risk of thunderstorms, possibly quite stormy for a time across some parts of the south and central counties, winds could gust to 70 km/hr or higher. Temperatures will be steady 16 to 19 C.
TUESDAY should see some clearing and an improvement lasting into WEDNESDAY with highs around 21 or 22 C.
Another rather blustery frontal system is due in around Thursday 7th of August, perhaps bringing remnants of a tropical disturbance but details on this will likely remain a bit hazy until closer to the event.

My local weather on Tuesday was sunny and hot, with the high reaching 37 C in the valley and 34 C at our elevation. This was either the hottest or tied with one earlier event as hottest day of the summer so far (wouldn't classify 2025 as a particularly hot summer by our standards). It was also very hot across many parts of the central and eastern U.S.

M.T. Cranium · 31-07-2025 06:59AM

Thursday, 31 July, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Variable skies with passing showers at times, near normal temperatures to Sunday. Then on Monday it could become quite unsettled and even stormy near coasts as an Atlantic gale develops. Back to the previous regime next week after that passes.

FORECASTS

TODAY will see a few heavier showers in the southeast at first, with a partial clearing trend developing elsewhere, and spreading into the southeast later this morning. Breezy at times. Highs 17 to 21 C.
TONIGHT partly cloudy to overcast, a few brief showers. Lows 12 to 14 C.
SATURDAY partly cloudy, a few showers, highs 18 to 22 C.
SUNDAY partly cloudy to overcast, early morning to mid-day showers, partial clearing following, lows near 14 C and highs 18 to 22 C.
MONDAY we are tracking an Atlantic low that seems likely to move across the inland south from early morning to mid-day, with quite strong winds on its southern flank and following in from the Atlantic by early afternoon. Outbreaks of rain and thunderstorms will accompany its passage, with winds (perhaps confined to south mainly) southwest veering west-northwest 60 to 90 km/hr. Temperatures steady 16 to 18 C.
TUESDAY will see a return to the sort of bland weather pattern we have been in for the past week and that will continue for most of next week, with a few more showers at times, but also partly cloudy and occasionally sunny intervals each day, highs 20 to 23 C.

My local weather on Wednesday repeated the heat (near 35 C) of the previous day despite buildups of thunderstorms in all directions. These cells looked quite ominous but were not moving and eventually they died out without producing any rain locally. From radar there may have been some fairly heavy storms in other parts of our region.

M.T. Cranium · 01-08-2025 07:01AM

Friday, 1 August, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Mostly dry with mixture of cloud and sunshine, a brief interruption on Monday as an Atlantic low moves past the northern part of the country.

FORECASTS

TODAY will be partly cloudy with isolated showers, most places dry, highs 19 to 23 C.
TONIGHT partly cloudy, lows 10 to 13 C.
SATURDAY will be partly cloudy with highs 19 to 23 C. Some light rain at times late in the day near northwestern coasts, becoming a little more widespread overnight, as lows by Sunday morning fall to around 12 to 15 C.
SUNDAY will be partly cloudy to overcast with a few brief showers, lows 12 to 15 C and highs 18 to 22 C.
MONDAY warm and humid with southwest winds 40 to 70 km/hr, possibly gusting to near 90 km/hr in exposed coastal areas. Some scattered showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Lows near 15 C and highs 21 to 24 C. (note the track of this low has shifted north on current guidance, and this reduces the intensity of the expected winds on the south coast while spreading significant moderate winds to a larger part of the country instead)
TUESDAY clearing, pleasant temperatures near 21 C.
WEDNESDAY increasing cloud, rain at times by afternoon and evening, highs near 21 C.
The regime following this weak disturbance mid-week will turn a bit warmer as heat builds over France and southern Britain. Highs could edge up towards 25 C in parts of Ireland as a result.

My local weather on Thursday started out with hot sunshine again (high near 34 C) and cloud built up gradually, then a severe thunderstorm formed about 20 miles southeast of us and basically moved right across the town lasting for about an hour, dumping 30 or 40 mm of rain with frequent thunder and lightning, and small hail. There were no obvious wind gusts at my location but power was out for over four hours, just restored a while ago. The storm dropped temperatures to 15 C but it's more of a downdraft of cool air than a frontal passage and we're likely to warm up into the high 20s on Friday.

M.T. Cranium · 02-08-2025 08:14AM

Saturday, 2 August, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Fair weather will be the rule today and Sunday, with a more unsettled day on Monday as storm Floris tracks past the northern coastlines towards a landfall in Scotland. Another pleasant day for Tuesday, with a second wind and rain event now looming for Wednesday. Turning quite warm for a few days after that.

FORECASTS

TODAY will be partly cloudy with some decent sunshine for some parts of the south and east, light rain will develop at times across the northwest spreading into Ulster later. Highs 18 to 22 C.

TONIGHT overcast with occasional showers, lows near 12 C.

SUNDAY partly cloudy, breezy, rain spreading into the west by late afternoon or evening. Highs 19 to 23 C.

MONDAY windy with intervals of rain and risk of a thunderstorm, winds southwest 50 to 80 km/hr veering to west-northwest at similar speeds later in the afternoon. Lows near 15 C and highs 18 to 21 C.

TUESDAY breezy with clearing skies, sunny for the afternoon and evening after a partly cloudy start. Lows near 12 C and highs near 21 C.

WEDNESDAY increasing cloud with rain and blustery southwest winds developing. Highs near 20 C.

A more settled regime will set in after that second storm passes, and it could turn quite warm by Friday and following weekend of 9-10 August. Highs could reach 25 C at times. Then a return to unsettled weather seems likely after about four or five warm days.

My local weather on Friday was rather cloudy in our area (foggy to start after the heavy rain on Thursday) but mostly sunny further east so we headed in that direction and enjoyed a good day out, highs were near 28 C.

M.T. Cranium · 03-08-2025 07:16AM

Sunday, 3 August, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Becoming quite windy and wet tonight and Monday morning, clearing later and settled on Tuesday (into Wednesday for eastern counties). A weaker second frontal system will pass through Wednesday night after which the weather should remain fairly settled and relatively warm at times.

FORECASTS

TODAY will bring a mixture of cloud and sunshine, with a break in the showery rainfall for part of the day, resuming on the west coast by late afternoon. Rather humid, highs 18 to 22 C.
TONIGHT will become very windy as storm Floris passes to the northwest of Donegal Bay on its way to a landfall in Scotland. Outbreaks of rain and chance of a thunderstorm, winds increasing to southwest 50-70 km/hr by daybreak, lows 13 to 15 C.
MONDAY will continue quite windy, southwest veering to westerly 50-70 km/hr with higher gusts in some exposed coastal locations. Rain will be heavy at times before a partial clearing begins mid-day, some sunny breaks by afternoon mainly in the south and west, highs 18 to 21 C.
TUESDAY will continue rather breezy (westerly 40-60 km/hr) with a few brief showers in parts of the north, longer spells of sunshine likely across other regions. Lows near 12 C and highs near 20 C.
WEDNESDAY a relatively weak system will bring some rain and moderate southerly winds to western and later northern and central counties. Only a small amount of rain seems likely to make it to the east coast and that will be towards Wednesday evening. Lows 8 to 12 C and highs 18 to 22 C, warmest inland southeast.
THURSDAY variable cloud, isolated showers, lows near 12 C and highs near 20 C.
From then on, several days of fairly settled and warm temperatures near or above average at 20 to 23 C. Potential for even warmer readings into the following week. It's not looking as unsettled for mid-month as yesterday's guidance but that could change back quite easily.

My local weather on Saturday was partly cloudy with passing showers and thunderstorms in the vicinity, the more active of them rumbled past a few miles to our north and the effects here were relatively light. The high was around 25 C.

M.T. Cranium · 04-08-2025 06:54AM

Monday, 4 August, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Once it calms down a bit later today, a generally placid weather pattern will follow with just a bit of rain and moderate wind gusts expected on Wednesday in west and north mainly. Turning a bit warmer at times over next weekend and into following week.

FORECASTS

TODAY will remain quite windy as southwest winds 50-80 km/hr veer more westerly by afternoon. A good portion of the rain associated with this event has already fallen but some further showers and isolated thunderstorms are likely, however, it will become partly sunny in the south and some central counties later. Highs 18 to 22 C.

TONIGHT clear with a few cloudy intervals, isolated showers continuing near north coast where stronger winds will continue (more moderate elsewhere at 30-50 km/hr). Lows 10 to 13 C.

TUESDAY will be breezy, partly cloudy with better sunshine in the south and east. Some brief passing showers mainly in west and north. Highs 18 to 21 C.

WEDNESDAY increasing cloud, outbreaks of rain in west and north, may only reach east coast by late afternoon and evening in a weakening phase of this frontal system. Lows near 13 C and highs 20 to 23 C.

THURSDAY variable cloud, isolated showers, lows near 14 C and highs near 22 C.

FRIDAY to MONDAY 11th will continue generally settled with some chance of low cloud and drizzle near north coast but otherwise partly cloudy to sunny conditions for most, warming up a few degrees into the 21 to 25 C range. This may continue even longer with the odd brief interruption, as heat builds over the continent and spreads at times into southern Britain. Ireland will as usual be on the edges of this heat regime but a few places in the inland southeast could eventually see a few readings above 25 C.

My local weather on Sunday was sunny at first, then mostly cloudy with rather weak thundershowers here and there, not managing to drop any rain on us but clearly letting loose a few miles away, highs near 30 C.

M.T. Cranium · 05-08-2025 07:18AM

Tuesday, 5 August, 2025 __ Forecasts for Ireland

TRENDS ... Mostly settled this week apart from some rain on Wednesday affecting mostly western and northern counties. Turning a bit warmer by early next week.

FORECASTS

TODAY will continue quite windy in the north with passing showers and highs near 17 C. Further south it will be partly cloudy and breezy but showers will be isolated and many places will likely remain dry. Highs 19 to 21 C. Winds westerly 50 to 70 km/hr in the north, 30 to 50 km/hr by mid-day further south.

TONIGHT some clear intervals in the east, lows near 8 C. Increasing cloud with rain by morning in the west, lows 10 to 12 C.

WEDNESDAY rain and moderate south-southwest winds will be more persistent in western counties, variable cloud further east and the rain may hold off until mid to late afternoon. Highs 17 to 21 C.

THURSDAY variable cloud, becoming mostly sunny later, breezy, lows near 13 C and highs near 20 C.

FRIDAY and SATURDAY generally dry and partly cloudy to sunny except for some patchy low cloud and drizzle near northwestern coasts at times, highs around 21 C.

SUNDAY showers will move through, highs near 21 C. For part of next week, it could turn a few degrees warmer, as a heat wave develops over France and parts of southern England; a few readings near 25 C are possible in southeastern counties of Ireland, and 21 to 23 C elsewhere.

My local weather on Sunday was sunny with afternoon and evening cloudy intervals, and quite warm at around 32 C.

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