On This Day (3 June) in Irish Weather History

A chronological record of weather events and extremes that occurred in Ireland on June 3 throughout history.

1944: Maureen Flavin (later Sweeney) records weather conditions at Blacksod Lighthouse, County Mayo. Her observations indicate an approaching storm, leading to the 24-hour postponement of the Allied D-Day landings from June 5 to June 6. This critical weather report plays a pivotal role in World War II operations.

1977: The temperature reaches 23c across Ireland. The warm and dry spell prompts The Forestry and Wildlife Service to issue warnings around forest fires.

2018: A lengthy settled spell of weather continues as temperatures reach them low 20s.

2023: In what will turn out to be the hottest June on record, Shannon records a top temperature of 24c. The highest temperature of the month (28.8°C) will be logged at Oak Park in County Carlow on June 13th.