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Published: Tue 11 Aug 2026, 9:41 AM

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Met Éireann releases warning as temperatures shoot up once again

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Published: Tue 11 Aug 2026, 9:41 AM

Level: Yellow

Type: High Temperature

Message: Maximum temperatures in excess of 27° degrees, combined with nighttime minima in excess of 15° Celsius.

Potential Impacts:

• Water safety issues due to increased use beaches/lakes/rivers

• Uncomfortable sleeping conditions

• Heat stress

• Animal welfare issues

Affected Regions: Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Tipperary, Westmeath, Wexford, and Wicklow

Issue Time: Tuesday 11/8/2026 09:22

Expected Onset: Wednesday 12/8/2026 06:00

Expires: Friday 14/8/2026 06:00

Weather

Published: Tue 11 Aug 2026, 9:41 AM

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