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Convective/Thunderstorm Discussion : Spring/Summer 2020

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  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 16,960 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gonzo


    recent thunder between Dunshaughlin and Navan, heard at least one fairly loud crack of thunder.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,355 ✭✭✭✭Larbre34


    In-laws of mine just north of Gorey on the coast reporting a decent thunderstorm the past hour.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,855 ✭✭✭Nabber


    Rumble and hail now in Dublin3


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,511 ✭✭✭KildareP


    Two rather loud rumbles of thunder in quick succession in Castleknock


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,219 ✭✭✭Gaoth Laidir


    Rumble now in Celbridge.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,511 ✭✭✭KildareP


    Another rumble in Castleknock


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,855 ✭✭✭Nabber




  • Registered Users Posts: 1,985 ✭✭✭BLIZZARD7


    Few rumbles of thunder and now rain in D14, temp is 14.7c.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,162 ✭✭✭mrsdewinter


    Yes, definite rumbles in Ashtown D15


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,750 ✭✭✭fleet_admiral


    Nearly black dark in Terenure and just had a few rumbles of thunder


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,855 ✭✭✭Nabber


    Strike confirmed in Tallaght


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,985 ✭✭✭BLIZZARD7


    Thunder and Lightning near overhead now - D14


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭Mortelaro


    There were a few clatters of thunder and lightning here near Arklow a little while ago


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,426 ✭✭✭PokeHerKing


    Some big a$$ rumbles of thunder in D24!


  • Registered Users Posts: 61 ✭✭YESROH


    Big Bang and flash in Rathfarnham lashing now. Love it.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,814 ✭✭✭Captain_Crash


    Few rumbles and heavy rain in D6 a few mins ago


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,964 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Biggest hailstones Ive ever seen in Bray, they are deafening against the Velux windows upstairs...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,181 ✭✭✭PukkaStukka


    Met Eireann rainfall radar display hasn't updated in the app and website for an hour now


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,181 ✭✭✭PukkaStukka


    Met Eireann rainfall radar display hasn't updated in the app and website for an hour now
    Working again now


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,479 ✭✭✭Kamili


    Saw green lightning in the clouds in South Dublin earlier. Impressive


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,207 ✭✭✭✭Oscar Bravo


    London about to enjoy some sparks. A squall line with lots of lightning in it heading that way


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 12,068 Mod ✭✭✭✭Meteorite58


    Interesting set up being shown by the models for this weekend with a cut off Low finding its way into the bay of Biscay by Thurs and currently the models show it to begin to move N Friday into Saturday sending bands of rain up over the country. Saturday ECM and ICON showing thunderstorm potential as the upper low and it's associated cool uppers move in over Ireland and possibly bands of rain with a high Theta E reading. This kind of set up often produces thunderstorms for Ireland. No doubt long way off but good to watch to see what unfolds. Bit of interest anyway :)

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,181 ✭✭✭PukkaStukka


    If I may say so politely, I hope this set up sees the sky rip itself asunder with a good storm. We haven't had one here in years.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,511 ✭✭✭KildareP


    If I may say so politely, I hope this set up sees the sky rip itself asunder with a good storm. We haven't had one here in years.

    I wish!

    We had a fantastic storm in Kildare in June 2016 that started early evening and went on well into the early hours. Near constant thunder and frequent lightning with incredible rainfall.

    Feck all since. Anything that looked remotely promising jist fizzled out with little action.

    Hoping for a show!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,219 ✭✭✭pad199207


    KildareP wrote: »
    I wish!

    We had a fantastic storm in Kildare in June 2016 that started early evening and went on well into the early hours. Near constant thunder and frequent lightning with incredible rainfall.

    Feck all since. Anything that looked remotely promising jist fizzled out with little action.

    Hoping for a show!

    Don’t remember any such event in Kildare


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,511 ✭✭✭KildareP


    pad199207 wrote: »
    Don’t remember any such event in Kildare
    https://www.thejournal.ie/lightning-weather-power-monday-2808636-Jun2016/

    I do!

    We were in the middle of moving into our house and it kicked off as we were nearly finished unloading the car.

    We are in North Kildare, on the Offaly border and it travelled North of us but very close by for a lot of it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,181 ✭✭✭PukkaStukka


    KildareP wrote: »
    I wish!

    We had a fantastic storm in Kildare in June 2016 that started early evening and went on well into the early hours. Near constant thunder and frequent lightning with incredible rainfall.

    Feck all since. Anything that looked remotely promising jist fizzled out with little action.

    Hoping for a show!

    Actually I do remember that one and it was good, but not a patch on 85 or 86. Those nights were good enough to stick in a frame and hang on a wall.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 268 ✭✭Spencer Brown


    A repeat of that epic night in May 2018 for south East Cork would be welcome!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,194 ✭✭✭foxy farmer


    A repeat of that epic night in May 2018 for south East Cork would be welcome!

    I was out with a silage crew near Clonakilty high up with a half dozen tv / phone masts within a mile of us. Craziest night ever. We could have turned off tractor lights and driven away fine with the amount of lightning that was going on that night. There was a deluge fell about 2 am as We were finishing. Last drop of rain that was seen for months.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,565 ✭✭✭Pangea


    Has anyone noticed dust/ sand on their windows outside? Has this blown from the desert?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,207 ✭✭✭✭Oscar Bravo


    Pangea wrote: »
    Has anyone noticed dust/ sand on their windows outside? Has this blown from the desert?

    Yep. Here in Castlebar. Noticed it first thing this morning


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 268 ✭✭Spencer Brown


    Pangea wrote: »
    Has anyone noticed dust/ sand on their windows outside? Has this blown from the desert?

    My car has been getting coated with dust regularly for the last few weeks :mad:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭jimmynokia


    Pangea wrote: »
    Has anyone noticed dust/ sand on their windows outside? Has this blown from the desert?

    Same PITA cleaning it off


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,052 ✭✭✭Neddyusa


    Pangea wrote: »
    Has anyone noticed dust/ sand on their windows outside? Has this blown from the desert?

    Plenty of dust here but its all the locally grown sort!


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 12,068 Mod ✭✭✭✭Meteorite58


    Chance of a few thundery showers tomorrow in the afternoon


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  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 12,068 Mod ✭✭✭✭Meteorite58


    ECM showing some preliminary rather tasty convective charts over the weekend for Thunderstorms both Saturday and Sunday and possibly overnight Sat as well . Could see some locally heavy rain and hail possible also.

    Some high Theta E readings, temperatures in to the low 20's on Sat for many, up to around 20C on Sunday. Dp 12 or 13C on Sat and some crazy high DP showing on Sunday in the W and NW of 16C, Sticky !

    Probably seeing good low LLS and decent DLS at times

    Some high Vorticity readings, might even see funnels .

    Some notable convergence zones would be possible as a Low center moves close to us or over us but exact position and timing will know sooner to the weekend.

    So will be interesting to see what happens, long way off of course and will take a while yet to be able to pinpoint areas with most chance of Thunderstorms.

    Met Eireann : Saturday and Sunday will both bring sunny spells and widespread heavy showers, some of hail and thunder.



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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,394 ✭✭✭esposito


    Some intense thunderstorm activity likely (especially in the southern half of the country) over the weekend says Michelle Dillon on the 9 news weather forecast. Exciting times.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,207 ✭✭✭✭Oscar Bravo


    That was some forecast from Michelle Dillon after the 9 news. She mentioned intense thunderstorms a good few times mostly likely Saturday,in the south.
    Shes sticking her neck out,its a long way off yet. It would be great to get some proper storms.


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,693 ✭✭✭SleetAndSnow


    Ooooh if we get a remake of 2018 may here in cork city I think a lot of us would be very happy :p


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  • Registered Users Posts: 314 ✭✭chris2007


    what about the chances in dublin the weekend


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,816 ✭✭✭Comhrá


    Oscar Bravo

    That was some forecast from Michelle Dillon after the 9 news. She mentioned intense thunderstorms a good few times mostly likely Saturday,in the south.
    Shes sticking her neck out,its a long way off yet. It would be great to get some proper storms.

    Given Ireland's near hopeless record when it comes to delivering decent thunderstorms, I'll contain my exuberance until I see the towers going up and hear the rumbles. Been disappointed way too many times.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,394 ✭✭✭esposito


    chris2007 wrote: »
    what about the chances in dublin the weekend

    It’s too early to say. Thunderstorms can be hit and miss. Wouldn’t be surprised if Dublin was in the firing line though. We’ll have a better idea by Thursday.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,207 ✭✭✭✭Oscar Bravo


    Comhra wrote: »
    Given Ireland's near hopeless record when it comes to delivering decent thunderstorms, I'll contain my exuberance until I see the towers going up and hear the rumbles. Been disappointed way too many times.

    Bit like the AN 225 lol


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,219 ✭✭✭Gaoth Laidir


    The GFS has some good CAPE of around 1200 J/kg for Shannon Airport on Saturday afternoon, similar for Kerry Airport and around 900 for Cork and Knock. Nothing for Dublin, given the easterly flow.

    It is only the GFS but it does have a cold surface bias so in reality CAPE could turn out to be higher with dewpoints in the mid-teens.

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  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,645 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh




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  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,645 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    Still have hopes for this weekend though..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,484 ✭✭✭Jpmarn


    Technically ideal conditions for thunderstorms over the coming weekend. Warm continental air from the east. Low pressure to the south. But outside of the showers beach weather.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,101 ✭✭✭squarecircles


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  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,645 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    ^^ these are, good signs?


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