High temperature warning issued for most of country as water restrictions introduced
Ireland has issued high-temperature warnings across most of the country as a prolonged dry spell leads to drought conditions and water restrictions. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant regarding heat stress and fire risks.
Why it matters
Extreme weather events driven by climate patterns impact public health, infrastructure, and resource management, requiring coordinated government responses.
Drought conditions are now prevalent in large parts of the south and southwest with no rain forecast for the foreseeable future.
With the exception of the northwest and west where there will be isolated showers over the coming days, the long hot, dry spell is set to continue, according to Met Éireann .
A yellow high temperature warning is in place for counties Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Galway and Mayo until 7am on Wednesday.
Another yellow high temperature warning has been issued for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan and Donegal as well as all of Munster and Connacht.
It will come into effect at noon on Wednesday, lasting until 6am on Friday.
The National Severe Weather and Flood Coordination Group met on Tuesday to discuss the impacts of the ongoing high temperatures.
It warned of possible drought conditions, animal welfare issues and potential wildfires and forest fires.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in