Met Éireann release a warning for the next week

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A prolonged spell of very warm or hot weather will occur this week lasting into next week with heat wave conditions expected. Daytime maxima will widely exceed 25 degrees Celsius with values climbing to the high 20s or even low 30s in places from Friday. The UV Index is expected to be high to very high. Warm and humid nights will occur with minima of 15 degrees or higher. Possible tropical nights may occur in places this weekend. There is also the chance of some thunderstorms later this week.

Please check met.ie website and app for updates to forecasts and warnings, as well as www.watersafety.ie

Potential impacts

• Water safety issues due to increased use of waterways, lakes and beaches

• Uncomfortable sleeping conditions

• Heat stress and dehydration, especially for the vulnerable and elderly

• Potential disruption to public transport

• Animal welfare issues

A prolonged spell of very warm or hot weather will occur this week lasting into next week with heat wave conditions expected. Daytime maxima will widely exceed 25 degrees Celsius with values climbing to the high 20s or even low 30s in places from Friday. The UV Index is expected to be high to very high. Warm and humid nights will occur with minima of 15 degrees or higher. Possible tropical nights may occur in places this weekend. There is also the chance of some thunderstorms later this week.

Please check met.ie website and app for updates to forecasts and warnings, as well as www.watersafety.ie

Potential impacts

• Water safety issues due to increased use of waterways, lakes and beaches

• Uncomfortable sleeping conditions

• Heat stress, especially for the vulnerable and elderly

• Potential disruption to public transport

• Animal welfare isssues

• Potential drought concerns

A prolonged spell of very warm or hot weather will occur this week lasting into next week with heat wave conditions expected. Daytime maxima will widely exceed 25 degrees Celsius with values climbing to the high 20s or even low 30s in places from Friday. The UV Index is expected to be high to very high. Warm and humid nights will occur with minima of 15 degrees or higher. Possible tropical nights may occur in places this weekend. There is also the chance of some thunderstorms later this week.

Please check met.ie website and app for updates to forecasts and warnings, as well as www.watersafety.ie and www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine

Potential impacts

• Water safety issues due to increased use of waterways, lakes and beaches

• Uncomfortable sleeping conditions

• Heat stress, especially for the vulnerable and elderly

• Potential disruption to public transport

• Animal welfare issues

• Potential drought concerns

• Potential wildfires and forest fires

Affected Regions: Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Leitrim, Laois, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford, and Wicklow

Issue Time: Monday 6/7/2026 15:17

Expected Onset: Wednesday 8/7/2026 01:00

Expires: Thursday 9/7/2026 14:30

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