Met Éireann forecasts heatwave conditions across Ireland from Wednesday
Michael Bolton
Met Éireann expects the hot weather to continue into next week, with a weather advisory issued from Wednesday into next week.
Met Éireann says the hot weather will lead to uncomfortable sleeping conditions, animal welfare issues, heat stress and dehydration, especially for the vulnerable and elderly, and water safety issues.
There could also be potential disruption to public transport, potential wildfires and forest fires, and drought concerns.
Tuesday will continue to be hot, with the highest temperatures of 22 to 28 degrees. Cooler where cloud persists, though with highs of 17 to 20 degrees in light to moderate westerly winds.
Wednesday will be cloudy with patches of mist and fog, with isolated drizzle in the northwest. Throughout the morning and afternoon, sunshine will become more widespread in the southeast.
The east and south will experience temperatures of 23 to 28 degrees, while the highest temperatures will range from 18 to 22 degrees in the north and west.
Thursday will be quite cloudy with a few mist and fog patches, along with isolated drizzle in the northwest.
Sunshine in the southeast will become widespread through the morning and afternoon, though west and northwest coastal areas will remain cloudier. Another very warm or hot day in the east and south with highest temperatures of 23 to 28 degrees, possibly higher locally.
Not quite as warm in the north and west with highs of 18 to 22 degrees.
Friday will be cloudy in Connacht and west Ulster to start with a few heavy showers possible. Dry elsewhere with sunny spells, which will become widespread as the day progresses. Highest temperatures from 21 degrees in the north to 28 degrees in the south, possibly higher locally.
On Saturday, it will be another hot day, with a little patchy cloud. However, there is a chance of a few showers.
Highest temperatures of 21 degrees in the north to 28 or 29 degrees in the south. Moderate northeast winds will make it feel cooler near coasts.