High temperature warning in 13 counties across Ireland with low 30s expected next week
Ireland has issued high-temperature weather warnings across multiple counties, with temperatures expected to reach the low 30s. Authorities are urging the public to conserve water and remain vigilant regarding fire risks.
Why it matters
The extreme heat wave highlights the growing impact of climate change on infrastructure and public health in regions typically accustomed to cooler climates.
A high temperature weather warning remains in place for a number of counties this morning with temperatures possibly reaching the low 30s next week.
A yellow warning has been issued today for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford until 7am tomorrow.
A further status yellow high temperature warning for Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Galway, Mayo, Kilkenny, Laois and Offaly comes into effect at 1pm on Sunday and will last until Tuesday at 7am.
Met Éireann has warned of heat stress, uncomfortable sleeping conditions and possible forest fires. It says there be maximum temperatures in excess of 27 degrees combined with overnight temperature minimums in excess of 15 degrees.
Meanwhile, Uisce Éireann has called on the public to reduce hosepipe and power-hose use for as long as the hot, dry weather continues as treated drinking water use remains “exceptionally high”.
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