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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Met Eireann pinpoint when heatwave to end with major switch and ‘unsettled' conditions on cards
MET Eireann chiefs warned there's a big switch on the way with 'unsettled' conditions - as we reach the longest day of the year. Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather said: 'A little red sky before the sun rises on the longest day of the year and a lovely morning for the summer solstice here at Rathgall Hillfort in Tullow. Advertisement 4 Temperatures will stay warm before a major switch Credit: Alamy 4 Today will bring highs of 19C to 25C Credit: 'A nice day ahead once again with just a small risk of a shower later. 'Enjoy the longest day and remember for some today marks the start of summer.' She said: 'So yesterday was the Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS 'But our 'And with that keep in mind that the UV index will be high or very high this weekend and if you're in or near water do stay safe.' There will be mixed conditions on the cards today but temperatures will remain warm. Ailish continued: 'Today some mist and fog this morning near southern and eastern coasts will clear to leave a mostly dry day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells. Advertisement MOST READ IN IRISH SUN 'Some scattered showers will develop though mainly in the west turning heavy or thundery at times in the afternoon. 'It'll be warm with highs of 19C to 25C in light to moderate southwest breezes.' Club World Cup clash SUSPENDED as fans and commentators told to leave stands and 'get inside' Tonight will be 'mostly dry with clear spells and some scattered showers', they will be heaviest in the north. Tomorrow will bring a mix of sunshine and cloud cover. Advertisement The forecaster said: 'Cloud and outbreaks of rain will build from the west towards morning. 'It'll be mild with lows of 12C to 15C in light to moderate southeast breezes becoming fresh at times along Atlantic coasts. 'Tomorrow Sunday we'll see cloud and outbreaks of rain clear eastwards through the morning and early afternoon with sunny spells and showers following. 'Further outbreaks of rain will feed into the west and north though in the evening with the south seeing most of the dry and sunny weather. 'Cooler and breezier than recent days with highs of 15 to 19 degrees in a moderate westerly wind.' Advertisement Monday will see a 'cloudy and breezier' start with some isolated showers. Ailish said: 'Cloud will thicken further during the afternoon especially over the southern half of the country with rain following in the evening. Driest in the north with some evening sunny spells possible. 'Highs of 15C to 19C generally though a little milder in parts of the south and southeast.' The meteorologist warned there's some uncertainty for our weather mid week. Advertisement She added: 'Then I'm afraid it looks like it'll continue unsettled through the rest of the working week with spells of rain and showers - becoming breezy or rather windy at times too. 'But for today on this summer solstice, warm with a mix of cloud and sunny spells, scattered showers will occur mainly over the western half of the country with highs of 19C to 25C.' 4 Temperatures will remain warm over the weekend Credit: 4 It will be more unsettled as the week goes on Credit: Advertisement
Extra.ie
4 days ago
- Climate
- Extra.ie
As Britain boils to 38C, Irish public urged to stay vigilant
Britain is officially in a 'heatwave' as temperatures are set to reach 32 degrees in parts of the country today, making it the hottest day of the year there so far. The UK had been bracing itself for unusual summer heat for the past few days, but today's sweltering 32 degrees Celsius is only the beginning, according to forecasters. Now the exact date temperatures in the UK are expected to peak has been revealed. Pic: Shutterstock The hottest day is expected on June 30, when temperatures could reach a scorching 38C in the South East and London, and this would smash the previous record of 35.6 degrees in Southampton all the way back in 1976. However, with the unprecedented sunshine comes a health warning for elderly and vulnerable people who may find any underlying conditions are exacerbated by the sweltering heat. Pic: Getty Images As always, the very old and very young are most at risk from these types of temperatures and extra care is needed. The family dog is also at high risk of overheating in this weather. The old advice still stands, 'No dog ever died from the want of a walk' but could suffer heatstroke easily if being exercised in these temperatures. The public are also being warned of an increase in accidental wildfires caused by careless BBQ's left unattended in parks and forests and emergency services are asking people to be extra vigilant at this time and make sure to extinguish all fires thoroughly before leaving an area. Pic: Stock image However, the bad news for Irish sun worshippers hoping to bask in the reflective glow of the UK heatwave is that temperatures in Ireland, at best, may reach 25 degrees but according to Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather, the Irish definition of a heatwave is five days of continuous sunshine and temperatures of over 25 degrees 'And we won't see that'. However, with temperatures climbing to 25°C here in Ireland, a reminder that safety warnings are still in place, especially for the elderly, young children, and pets.
Irish Daily Mirror
6 days ago
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- Irish Daily Mirror
New Ireland weather chart turns black as Met Eireann eyes sizzling heatwave
A blast of heat emanating from southern Europe is set to sizzle Ireland over the next few days, according to new expert weather charts. The newly published weather maps, show parts of Ireland shaded in black, which signifies heat in excess of 25°C. Temperatures are expected to heat-up across the country on Thursday. The new maps from show the warmest temperatures will be in the west and north west of Ireland but the midlands will experience their share of the heat on Saturday. Irish holidaymakers jetting off to Spain and Portugal are being met with weather warnings as the heat in parts of Europe looks like it could smash records with some experts predicting temperatures as high as 43°C expected in the next few days. Irish weather expert, Alan O'Reilly, who runs Carlow Weather on X, was in a happy mood earlier this week when posting a picture of a whipped ice-cream, he declared '99 weather is back'. "Spain and Portugal heating up again with weather warnings in Spain for high temperatures with over 40c forecast there today and the coming days. 43c expected in parts by Thursday," said Alan. "Meanwhile Ireland could hit 25c. I know which one I prefer," he added. Overview: Warm with plenty of dry weather though there will be some showers at times. Wednesday night: Dry with long clear spells overnight as any lingering cloud and drizzle in the north clears away early in the night. Lowest temperatures of 8°C to 12°C in light variable breezes, becoming southeasterly by morning. Thursday: Warm with long spells of sunshine. Some showers may develop, most likely for Atlantic coastal counties. Highest temperatures of 19°C to 24°C generally, a little cooler near eastern facing coasts. Southeasterly winds will be mostly light or moderate but fresher near southwestern coasts. Thursday night: Very mild overnight with some showers, most likely for the western half of the country. Otherwise it will be dry with clear spells. Temperatures will not fall below 12°C to 16°C in light to moderate southeasterly breezes. Friday: Plenty of dry and sunny conditions though some showers will occur over the western half of the country. Highest temperatures of 20°C to 25°C in light to moderate southeasterly breezes. Saturday: A mix of cloud and sunny spells with a scattering of showers. Better spells of sunshine will develop later in the day. Highest temperatures of 20°C to 24°C in light southerly or variable breezes. Sunday: A mix of cloud and sunny spells for the morning with better sunshine later in the day. Mostly dry though a few showers are likely. Highest temperatures of 19°C to 24°C in light breezes.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
New warning for Irish holidaymakers as Spain set for ‘dangerous' 43C heat as worst-hit areas pinpointed
IRISH holidaymakers are being warned of "dangerous" temperatures in Spain as mercury could hit 43C this week. Advertisement 4 Spain has been under a number of weather warnings in recent weeks Credit: Getty Images - Getty 4 Temperatures are set to rise in the coming days Credit: 4 There is also a risk of storms Credit: It means that Irish holidaymakers hoping to enjoy a Depending on where you're visiting in the holiday hotspot you could be seeking shelter from torrential downpours or scorching heat. And now, Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather shared an urgent warning to tourists planning on heading to that country. Advertisement READ MORE IN SPAIN In a post on He even revealed that by Thursday, some parts could jump to a whopping 43C. He said: "Spain and Portugal are heating up again, with weather warnings in Spain for high temperatures with over 40c forecast there today and in the coming days. "43C expected in parts by Thursday." Advertisement Most read in News Travel AEMET, the country's meteorology department, has several warnings in place for the heat. There is a "significant risk" of temperatures reaching 40C in Córdoba, Jaén and Seville tomorrow, June 18. But the forecaster is also warning of possible storms and heavy downpours tomorrow in some areas. And 40mm of rain could hit in one hour in the Southern interior of Advertisement But they are also warning of possible large hail and very strong wind gusts in the area alongside the heat. Taking to X, AEMET warned: "06/17 12:24 Warnings active today and tomorrow in Spain for maximum temperatures, storms, and rain. "Maximum warning level: orange." So Irish tourists are being warned to expect either extreme, and pack accordingly. Advertisement The weather could impact tourists' holidays, with tours and other outdoor activities at risk of being cancelled or rescheduled. Or, some Irish tourists may just find it too hot to put up with, opting to stay inside in cooler conditions and missing out on their 4 Temperatures could reach a whopping 43C Credit:
The Irish Sun
11-06-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Major warning for Irish tourists as Spain battered by 30mm of rain in horror storms AND ‘intensely hot' 37C temperatures
A MAJOR warning has been issued for Irish holidaymakers in Spain as a heatwave and stormy conditions are set to hit at the same time. Depending on where you're visiting in the 3 The vast majority of Spain is under an alert Credit: Aemet 3 Temperatures are at dangerous highs Credit: Carlow Weather/ X Aemet have issued a series of weather warning across mainland And the warnings cover heavy rain and wind and then extreme temperatures. A few areas around the coast have escaped without being placed under an alert but most regions are facing a turbulent few days of weather. Warnings are in place into the weekend, with the majority of the country facing storm havoc. READ MORE IN TRAVEL The middle of Spain is most at risk from these stormy downpours, with orange warnings in place and 30mm of rain expected in areas. The rest of the regions under a yellow alert can still expect around 15mm of rain amid the storm. This will begin to ease overnight with the vast majority of warnings for rainfall and thunder lifted by tomorrow. However, a few key regions just above Madrid will remain under a yellow alert tomorrow. MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Key tourist areas set to be impacted include Andalucía and Madrid. Ireland waiting almost WEEK before warm weather return as Met Eireann forecast thunder and cloud Issuing a warning over the storms Aemet said: "They can come with heavy showers, large hail and very strong gusts of wind." Thunderstorms will begin to develop across Spain from today. Posting on social media Aemet warned: "Wednesday will be marked by the formation of thunderstorms. "They could be very strong and accompanied by large hail and strong gusts of wind, especially in areas of Castile and León and Galicia, with the possibility of storms occurring in other parts of the central and northern peninsula." TEMPERATURE WARNING On the east of the peninsula several regions remain under a severe temperature alert with mercury nearly at 40C in several areas. Temperatures are set to reach a whopping 37C in parts today and will continue at a scorching 36C into the weekend. And those temperatures will soar in key tourist spots such as Barcelona, Girona and Zaragoza. Aemet warned: "Temperatures will be more typical of July. "Today and tomorrow will be intensely hot, with highs above 36°C in the central and inland-southern parts of the Iberian Peninsula and the Ebro Valley. "Highs are also expected in the Ebro Valley on Wednesday." 'ADVERSELY AFFECT TRAVEL PLANS' The advice from the Department of Foreign affairs for Irish citizens is to make sure you're monitoring the conditions before you jet off. On the DFA website they warn: "Spain can at times experience extreme Y ou can monitor information and alerts, including severe weather warnings, on the website of the Spanish Meteorological Agency, AEMET . " Citizens are advised to check the latest weather information before they travel and to follow the advice of the local authorities. " 3 Irish holidaymakers could be in for a holiday from hell Credit: Alamy
