A leading weather expert has claimed what locals are seeing on the west coast is a “clear sign” of Indian summer.
Massive swarms of jellyfish have been spotted in coastal waters by Mayo locals who claim the gathering is a sure sign that the Indian summer is coming.
Photos and film by Padraig O'Reilly show hundreds of jellyfish gathering on the Mayo coastline at Lewisburg, Mayo.
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He wrote on Twitter: “My pictures show hundreds of jellyfish on Old Hyde beach in Lewisburg, County Mayo today. Locals say the gathering is a sure sign that the Indian summer is coming.”
Temperatures in June were nearly 10 degrees below average, but rainfall was well above average. July didn't start much better, with temperatures continuing to be below average for July. So any potential hint of improved weather is certainly appreciated.
However, ahead of a potential Indian Summer, Ireland looks set to be hit by an Atlantic storm next week. The troublesome jet stream, which has wreaked havoc on our summer so far, is “increasing” its ability to do just that.
Meteorologist Daniel aka The Snow Dreamer posted on social media: “The average geopotential height anomaly of 500mb over the past 10 months tells a remarkable story and is far from normal.”
Meanwhile, Met Éireann has released its latest forecast for the coming days. The rain will move eastward tonight and temperatures will be mild tonight, with highs of 11 – 13 degrees.
today
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a few sunny spells and showers in the south. There will also be scattered showers in the northwest, with the possibility of heavy showers at times. The wind direction is mainly southeast to east or variable.
tonight
There will be showers in the east early this evening, followed by sunny showers and scattered showers. It will be mild and humid at night, with the lowest temperature ranging from 11 to 13 degrees, with mostly gentle westerly winds, accompanied by mist and mountain fog.
tomorrow
In the morning, the mist and fog will lift, ushering in a fairly warm day with a mix of clouds and long periods of sunshine. The weather will be mainly dry but with scattered showers. The maximum temperature will be 18 to 20 degrees, with the central area being the warmest, with light to moderate westerly winds.
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