Summer 2018 - General Discussion

SleetAndSnow · 10-06-2018 7:42pm

got too 21.4 degrees in Cork City. Its 20.2 now. Was cloudy and humid all day but its brighting up now again. Not the worst day we have had

Still warm

Cantona's Collars · 10-06-2018 7:47pm

Looked like up around Mt Leinster got rain this afternoon,sky got very black and I was expecting thunder. Clouded over about 3.30pm. Sun out again this evening. Hit 23c here in Enniscorthy today.

MJohnston · 10-06-2018 7:47pm

Yeah, it was another blazing day of sunshine and ultra-muggy heat here in Dublin 7, accompanied by the neighbours tinny speakers belting out shíte pop-dance-music. I'll happily house-swap with anyone under grey skies and rain!

Donegal Storm · 10-06-2018 8:51pm

Roasting in Kildare as well, more cloud than the rest of the week but still felt just as hot. Hopefully we'll squeeze another couple of days out of it yet

pauldry · 10-06-2018 8:55pm

God its soo cold in NW again

Was it really this cold before the warm spell

How did we survive?

At least the pigmuck weather will be mobile so bright and dark not dull

Oneiric 3 · 10-06-2018 9:11pm

pauldry wrote: »

God its soo cold in NW again

Was it really this cold before the warm spell

How did we survive?

Mars Bar wrote: »

I'm absolutely frozen today!

mickger844posts · 10-06-2018 9:18pm

Another warm day with a Max Temp of 22.6c at my station in Waterford. A lot more cloud about which led to a brief heavy shower around 4pm. Just 0.3mm recorded which makes the total since May 12th just 5.5mm.

Pity we will see the great spell end but its early in the Summer so chances are good for a return.

www.waterfordcityweather.com

sryanbruen · 10-06-2018 9:40pm

https://twitter.com/MetEireann/status/1005912420001435648

pauldry · 10-06-2018 9:41pm

yes a month of good weather is quite a lot in fairness

prob normal Summer now of ups and downs

Comhrá · 10-06-2018 9:56pm

Cloudy, cool and grey all day in Limerick. The colours reflect my mood after Tipperary's demise at the hands of Clare today.

However, the past three wonderful weeks have catapulted us well and truly into Summer 2018, whatever the next month or so brings. I have thoroughly enjoyed them.....and also the thunder.

Meteorite58 · 10-06-2018 11:21pm

ECM showing the area of LP for Weds / Thurs deepening as it passes close to Ireland . It looks deeper on the last two runs and showing strong winds off the W, NW / N coast in the early hours of Thurs morning all the while aided by a very fast jet which looks set to influence our weather for the foreseeable future with an active Atlantic.

Winds look like gusting 90-110 along the W, NW and N and easing later in the morning. Strong for the time of year.

Gusty through Thurs.

sryanbruen · 10-06-2018 11:31pm

The most comparable June storm that I know of to how the ECM evolves is that of 1st/2nd June 2015.

The highest gust recorded was 115 km/hr at Malin Head on the 1st.

This one on the current ECM looks more intense than that so could have major impacts alright if it verifies.

Meteorite58 · 10-06-2018 11:43pm

Yea one to watch. It has been deepening over the last couple of runs and the main models have moved it closer to Ireland, models are differing at this stage but would be inclined to stick with the ECM and GFS this far out. The Jet being so strong is a major factor. What a way to end the good run of weather!

Moves along quickly.

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pad199207 · 11-06-2018 12:04am

You know the way a lot of us have been mentioning over the past few years about us getting punished here in ireland for having a good run of good weather....?

Yeah well I’m really really really starting to believe in that now ffs

JCX BXC · 11-06-2018 12:05am

MÉ have downgraded the temperatures quite significantly for the next few days.

Max of 15.7c in West Clare and not a bit of sun, glad to see the back of the day. I'd rather it lash rain than that weather.

Graces7 · 11-06-2018 6:02am

Longing for a wind and a good rain. Sunny weather is grand but so is rain. Clear the air, replenish the earth..

Rock Lesnar · 11-06-2018 8:13am

Thankfully the sun is out here, and its feels warm, we dont want the rain

SleetAndSnow · 11-06-2018 8:14am

Cloudy warm and humid in cork. Meh

Cork Boy 53 · 11-06-2018 9:41am

Graces7 wrote: »

Longing for a wind and a good rain. Sunny weather is grand but so is rain. Clear the air, replenish the earth..

Seems like you will be getting your wish in spades by Wednesday. Rain, wind and plenty of both.

Mobhi1 · 11-06-2018 10:04am

The cloud's breaking up and the sun is coming out here in Glasnevin. It's 16.0C now.

Rock Lesnar · 11-06-2018 10:09am

Cork Boy 53 wrote: »

Seems like you will be getting your wish in spades by Wednesday. Rain, wind and plenty of both.

And then it'll be oh we want the nice warm and sunny back, i hate this wind and rain, its vicious cycle this weather malarky.

Really great morning here, sun is beating down, and feeling warm.

twinkletoes · 11-06-2018 10:30am

Someone give me a glimmer of hope that there will be a re-load of this amazing weather after the unsettled spell. This has me completely spoiled! Spain who?!

squarecircles · 11-06-2018 10:31am

the azores high lerking to our south again from early next week,trying to build across the country on gfs 00z

squarecircles · 11-06-2018 10:35am

shots of heat reserved only for southeastern quadrant of uk.
come,let us huddle around the warm glow of this chart and try and remember the heat.

Oneiric 3 · 11-06-2018 10:54am

Yesterday was the first day that my station recorded a max less than 20c:

Breaking a run of 18 consecutive days that recorded over this threshold. Today, like yesterday, is cloudy and lightly breezy. Still takes getting used to but it feels so pleasant.

km79 · 11-06-2018 11:09am

It’s over

sryanbruen · 11-06-2018 11:10am

No Summer is perfect from start to finish, even 1995 and 1976. They all have their moderations at some point and some years, Summer can extend out as far as October. We're only into June.

Steve F · 11-06-2018 11:15am

sryanbruen wrote: »

No Summer is perfect from start to finish, even 1995 and 1976. They all have their moderations at some point and some years, Summer can extend out as far as October. We're only into June.

Nahhh...we know in our heart of hearts thats it for this year as far as a decent run of weather...happens every year...
Off to the travel agents everyone!!!:)

giveitholly · 11-06-2018 11:29am

km79 wrote: »

It’s over

Bit early to be writing the whole summer off

pauldry · 11-06-2018 11:38am

thats nonsense.

this Summer is far from over.

We will get 2 or 3 more warm spells at least

Graces7 · 11-06-2018 11:42am

Cork Boy 53 wrote: »

Seems like you will be getting your wish in spades by Wednesday. Rain, wind and plenty of both.

Great! easier to breathe today already...:D:) It has been getting like a stuffy room of late. Open the windows!

Hooter23 · 11-06-2018 11:44am

giveitholly wrote: »

Bit early to be writing the whole summer off

Dont forget this is ireland...you could write most summers off before they even begin:pac:

Steve F · 11-06-2018 11:44am

pauldry wrote: »

thats nonsense.

this Summer is far from over.

We will get 2 or 3 more warm spells at least

Care to wager a little sum on that?

Graces7 · 11-06-2018 11:45am

Rock Lesnar wrote: »

And then it'll be oh we want the nice warm and sunny back, i hate this wind and rain, its vicious cycle this weather malarky.

Really great morning here, sun is beating down, and feeling warm.

Not here it won't. Love the variety ! Love the erratic climate.

sryanbruen · 11-06-2018 11:45am

Hooter23 wrote: »

Dont forget this is ireland...you could write most summers off before they even begin:pac:

Can I have your Winter forecast whilst you're at it?

Your comment doesn't make logical sense. Ireland's climate is so changeable that you don't know how it's going to end out.

Steve F · 11-06-2018 11:46am

Hooter23 wrote: »

Dont forget this is ireland...you could write most summers off before they even begin:pac:

Very true...I'd imagine travel agents and websites will see an increase in business come this weekend:(

sryanbruen · 11-06-2018 11:48am

Steve F wrote: »

Nahhh...we know in our heart of hearts thats it for this year as far as a decent run of weather...happens every year...
Off to the travel agents everyone!!!:)

Who's "we"? 'Cause I'm most certainly not part of that.

Mobhi1 · 11-06-2018 11:56am

Last night was the first night that it felt too warm to sleep. The low was 14.2C at 8am so every hour previously was warmer. It's currently 18.5C and mostly cloudy with the occasional glimpse of the sun.

Rock Lesnar · 11-06-2018 12:03pm

Graces7 wrote: »

Not here it won't. Love the variety ! Love the erratic climate.

Ah but grace, when the cats wont go out cos its to wet and cold or the windows and house are shaking cos its to windy, you'll want the nice calm warm and sunny weather back, you know you will

Steve F · 11-06-2018 12:32pm

sryanbruen wrote: »

Who's "we"? 'Cause I'm most certainly not part of that.

squarecircles · 11-06-2018 12:34pm

more azores high ridging from mid next week on the gfs 06z,before slipping to our east bringing in the warmth of the continent,to the west;)

yes,i like my 6am temperatures in the high teens,low twenties at a minimum
so i can eat my cornflakes outside.

Elmer Blooker · 11-06-2018 12:55pm

sryanbruen wrote: »

Who's "we"? 'Cause I'm most certainly not part of that.

I can't speak for anyone else but like Steve F I'm definitely in the glass half empty camp!

We are seeing a new trend after the long fine spell and we all know that our climate can get stuck in a rut once a pattern starts.
I posted here a few weeks ago that I'm always suspicious of summers that are early starters and my opinion hasn't changed but I would love to be 100% wrong!

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sryanbruen · 11-06-2018 1:02pm

Elmer Blooker wrote: »

I can't speak for anyone else but like Steve F I'm definitely in the glass half empty camp! We are seeing a new trend after the long fine spell and we all know that our climate can get stuck in a rut once a pattern starts.
I posted here a few weeks ago that I'm always suspicious of summers that are early starters and my opinion hasn't changed but I would love to be 100% wrong!

Yeah a new trend of the Azores pumping up high pressure for us..... see the latest model runs. Well at this stage, I wouldn't call anything a trend because the models chop and change on the details, that's just what they're showing this morning.

I'm well aware that you are in that camp, I'm not. I personally think it's insensible and ridiculous to call off Summer just like that. Every year is unique. Just because it happened in 2007 doesn't mean it will now. Just because it happened in 2017 doesn't mean it will now etc.

Oneiric 3 · 11-06-2018 1:30pm

I think people forget just how close Ireland is to the Arctic circle. If it is summer warmth and dry weather you are looking for, we don't do too bad at all for our location. Westerly weather in summer is often very pleasant over the eastern half of Ireland, as it would less frequently (relatively speaking) be in the west.

I'm not sorry the recent hot spell is over. It was uncomfortable, abnormal, unpleasantly and uncommonly humid and lasted way too long. It is a spell that would be considered extraordinary in July or early August, not mind for late May/early June. If anything, it felt hotter than at anytime in July 2013, when temps reached way higher. While its climax did result some big showers for some, many others missed out, which is just typical of this country.

Oneiric 3 · 11-06-2018 1:38pm

Elmer Blooker wrote: »

I can't speak for anyone else but like Steve F I'm definitely in the glass half empty camp! We are seeing a new trend after the long fine spell and we all know that our climate can get stuck in a rut once a pattern starts.
I posted here a few weeks ago that I'm always suspicious of summers that are early starters and my opinion hasn't changed but I would love to be 100% wrong!

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I thought you were looking for some rain Elmer?

pauldry · 11-06-2018 1:42pm

How can you describe that spell as unpleasant

Ive never seen people round here so happy

Now they are all down again

Hopefully the azores pump will inflate again

Im a glass half full this Summer

The Atlantic is fairly quiet so even if it rains it will be for a day and clear to more mainly dry weather with cool light showers each day the worst scenario.

I dont feel this will happen. Theres more good weather to come ....even in June!

Oneiric 3 · 11-06-2018 2:02pm

pauldry wrote: »

How can you describe that spell as unpleasant
!

Because I can.

I'm not seeing any difference in people's overall mood? This seems like a very subjective interpretation to be honest; but even if not, if people's state of mind is that dependant on sunshine, then I find that quite scary.

sryanbruen · 11-06-2018 2:03pm

Thursday still looking like a very lively day.

Oneiric 3 · 11-06-2018 2:06pm

sryanbruen wrote: »

Thursday still looking like a very lively day.

So what? Why are you telling people that clearly hate this sort of weather? Are you trying to make them more depressed?

highdef · 11-06-2018 2:09pm

If it wasn't for the upkeep of my gardens, I'd prefer it to stay dry, warm and sunny.

Hayfever has been getting steadily worse in the past week or so which means that this rain will be very welcome to bring down pollen levels somewhat. I'm sure I'm not the only one in that camp!

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