Summer 2017 - General Discussion

Gonzo

horrible day here, lots of showers, some short intense downpours. Very short spells of sunshine inbetween but too many showers to walk/do anything outside.

Xenji

Nice, bright and warm in Castlebar, probably the best day we have had this week as the rain fell in the early hours of this morning.

George Sunsnow

Not sure how big this picture is,so mods please make smaller if necessary
This is buster and even he was panting and he hadn't to pull any of the bastarding ragwort
2nd attached pic is how strong the sun is here near Arklow,we've missed all the showers so far again
Boiling when you're at this job anyway:D

Carol25

We've drawn the short straw with the showers today south of Athenry! Been nearly constant heavy rain for the passed 3 hours with a small bit of warm sunshine in between. So much for getting a cycle in at the park with my boys..

km79

Carol25 wrote: »

We've drawn the short straw with the showers today south of Athenry! Been nearly constant heavy rain for the passed 3 hours with a small bit of warm sunshine in between. So much for getting a cycle in at the park with my boys..

Welcome to yday
Today I'm gardening !

Rock Lesnar

Gonzo wrote: »

horrible day here, lots of showers, some short intense downpours. Very short spells of sunshine inbetween but too many showers to walk/do anything outside.

Its crazy the difference in a few miles, still sunny and dry here

sryanbruen

After a few hours of showers and overcast skies, it's pleasantly sunny here now.

George Sunsnow

Rock Lesnar wrote: »

Its crazy the difference in a few miles, still sunny and dry here

Aye Gorey seems to be peppered with showers today whilst we 9km's north nearer Arklow are getting sunburnt
Not a drop

Carol25

km79 wrote: »

Welcome to yday
Today I'm gardening !

Our garden is soaked today. I think I'm going to head in the car with them towards Galway Bay and hope for a clear patch, pot luck at this stage I think!

km79

Carol25 wrote: »

Our garden is soaked today. I think I'm going to head in the car with them towards Galway Bay and hope for a clear patch, pot luck at this stage I think!

Our luck just ran out

Gonzo

bit dryer now, ground starting to dry up after the midday/afternoon downpours.

Gonzo

just seen the BBC forecast for the week ahead and it paints a cool and unsettled week ahead for us with no letup in sight of the Atlantic influence. MT's forecast also suggest a continuation of the unsettled theme right towards the middle part of the month and possibly beyond.

George Sunsnow

Sunburned today

sryanbruen

Since the showers stopped, it has been a very nice day here. This August hasn't started off too bad, I guess I've been lucky.

George Sunsnow

Feels Lovely out walking near Arklow this evening
This is the sun starting to set just now

Meteorite58

Looking like everywhere getting some rain tomorrow. Most in the SW it would seem.

Predicted accumulated precipitation.



Windy day in store as well tomorrow.



Gusts

Carol25

Found some nice weather in along Galway Bay and out towards Connemara.
Here is the coral beach in Carraroe.

Meteorite58

https://twitter.com/metoffice/status/893894386328649728

Oneiric 3

Some peculiar commentary in here about how temperatures should feel. How is it that 14c would feel mild/warm in winter, but cool in summer? 14c (for example) regardless how humidity/wind would affect the 'feel' of it, is still 14c, regardless of what time of year it is occurring in. It seems to me that the feel of temperature is more based on a personal expectation of what temperatures should be in a particular season, rather than being based on any semblance of practicality.

12.9c here, and it still feels, and looks, very balmy outside with zero breeze. A long way off 'jumper' territory for sure (not that I ever wear them anyway )

George Sunsnow

Lovely cool soft Rain and about 13c
I've my jumper on
No complaints:)

Clonmel1000

Oneiric 3 wrote: »

Some peculiar commentary in here about how temperatures should feel. How is it that 14c would feel mild/warm in winter, but cool in summer? 14c (for example) regardless how humidity/wind would affect the 'feel' of it, is still 14c, regardless of what time of year it is occurring in. It seems to me that the feel of temperature is more based on a personal expectation of what temperatures should be in a particular season, rather than being based on any semblance of practicality.

12.9c here, and it still feels, and looks, very balmy outside with zero breeze. A long way off 'jumper' territory for sure (not that I ever wear them anyway )

Or some people feel the cold/heat more than others it's as simple as that.

who_ru

Very heavy downpours here in Limerick and slate gray skies. Just about spot on for august bank holiday weekend.

Clonmel1000

who_ru wrote: »

Very heavy downpours here in Limerick and slate gray skies. Just about spot on for august bank holiday weekend.

No complaints then😮

km79

Had half an hour of heavy rain
The rest missed us
Thank god for small mercies
I'm still holding out hope for this week after Tuesday ........

km79

Should hopefully be good drying here today and tomorrow

George Sunsnow

Heavy rain \0/

sryanbruen

So far today, it's just been miserable with patchy rain - I'd appreciate if I could have had some of the heavy stuff.

Harry Palmr

Meh! Has this been the 'floppiest' summer in years? I reckon so. No high pressure worth the name for weeks now. Actually put on a jumper last night.

highdef

The Arklow area looks to be getting lots of rain this afternoon. Looks like the wettest, dullest and most unpleasant weather in the country around there. Dry but cloudy in north Kildare but getting quite humid.

Oscar Bravo

apart from 1 or 2 light showers its been a dry bright afternoon in Castlebar with good drying.