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Irish Times
26 minutes ago
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- Irish Times
Weekend temperatures to reach 29 degrees, but rain to return next week
Friday is set to be another day of glorious sunshine across Ireland with temperatures expected to hit 29 degrees. Met Éireann said after possible early-morning thunderstorms in the west, the island will bask in pleasant conditions, the coolest of which will be 20 to 23 degrees in Munster and south Leinster. Night-time temperatures are not expected to fall below 12 degrees on Friday, although isolated showers are possible in parts of Ulster and Leinster. It will be mild, with temperatures not falling below 12 to 17 degrees. Met Éireann meterologist Holly O'Neill said: 'it is set to be a very warm and hot day today with long spells of sunshine across the country.' READ MORE She said the authority's ultra violet index (UV), which predicts danger of damage to skin from sunburn, is high and warned of the need for people to protect themselves by being 'sun smart'. Scattered showers are expected on Saturday, with some heavy and possibly thundery at times, but highest temperatures are expected to be up to 25 degrees. It is forecast to be warmest across the eastern half of the island, all in a light to moderate southwest wind. The hot spell may break in some areas on Saturday night as unsettled weather moves in from the Atlantic but many places will still enjoy long spells of sunshine. A heavier and more persistent band of rain will move in from the west later on Saturday night but temperatures should not fall below 12 to 15 degrees, in a mainly light to moderate southwest breeze. A bright start is expected to Sunday morning but outbreaks of showery rain will move in from the west with sunny spells and scattered showers to follow. It is expected to be fresher and breezier with highest temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees, warmest in the east, all with rather brisk westerly winds. The outlook for Monday, however, is for further change. There will be a bright start to the day with isolated showers, followed by outbreaks of rain later on. Highest temperatures are expected to be in the 13 to 18 range, feeling cooler in the north. By Tuesday the sunny conditions will be over, with cloudy conditions, rain and drizzle almost everywhere. A few brighter spells may break through in the north and west at times. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees, in mainly moderate to fresh west to southwest winds, are expected.
Irish Independent
2 hours ago
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- Irish Independent
Temperatures could hit highs of 29 degrees today – after hottest day of year so far recorded yesterday
Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for counties Clare, Limerick, Tipperary and Galway between 7am and 8am this morning. It comes after yesterday became the hottest day of the year so far today as temperatures hit 27 degrees, with the highest reading at Mount Dillon in Co Roscommon. It will be humid and hot today with long spells of sunshine and a few showers, and temperatures hitting highs of 24 to 29 degrees for the majority of the country. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review your details and accept them to load the content Conditions are expected to feel slightly milder in Munster and south Leinster, with highest temperatures of 20 to 23 degrees. Overnight temperatures will not fall below 12 to 17 degrees during a mainly dry night, but isolated showers are possible in parts of Ulster and Leinster. Saturday will bring further warm, sunny spells with some scattered showers turning heavy and possibly thundery at times with highs of 19 to 25 degrees expected dropping to lows of 12 to 15 degrees overnight. However, Met Éireann has said the forecast will turn more unsettled over the coming days as an 'Atlantic regime takes hold'. Any remaining rain and drizzle will move away early Sunday morning leaving brighter spells, with highest temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees expected during the day and lowest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees expected during a night of some isolated showers. There will be a bright start to the day on Monday, with further showers turning into outbreaks of rain later on with highs of 13 to 18 degrees. Rain and drizzle will accompany cloudy conditions on Tuesday, with a few brighter spells breaking through in the north and west at times with highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees expected.
Irish Times
11 hours ago
- Climate
- Irish Times
Ireland weather: Hottest day of the year recorded in Roscommon
The hottest day of the year so far has been recorded at Mount Dillion in Co Roscommon where temperatures peaked at 27C, according to provisional figures released by Met Éireann tonight. It surpassed the 25.9C that was measured in Athenry, Co Galway at the end of April. Several other stations including Athenry, Mullingar, Casement Aerodrome in Dublin and Shannon Airport all reached at least 26C over the course of the day which started off misty across much of the country followed by long spells of summer sunshine. It is likely to be more of the same of Friday with temperatures set to reach close to 29C in some parts of the country. It will be hottest in the north of the country and overall dry, although showers may break out locally. READ MORE There will be mostly moderate southeast breezes. UV levels will be high (6-7) in the coming days. Met Éireann advises a UV index of 3 or above calls for additional protection due to the potential for skin damage. Seeking shade during midday hours and using SFF are both strongly encouraged Plan your day to limit time in the sun when UV is strongest, typically between 11am and 3pm. High night-time temperatures in summer can be more impactful than high daytime temperatures, especially on the vulnerable, the forecaster warns. Saturday will see a continuation of the warm sunshine with a scattering of showers, some heavy and possibly thundery. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 25 degrees and it will be warmest across the eastern half of the country, with light to moderate southwesterly winds. Sunday looks fresher and breezier with highest temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees, according to Met Éireann. There will be some showery rain alongside the sunny spells, with brisk westerly winds. Looking ahead into the start of next week, similar conditions are likely to prevail with fresh westerly winds steering in a scattering of passing showers and sunshine at times in between.
Extra.ie
14 hours ago
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- Extra.ie
Met Eireann reveal hottest areas as temperatures to reach 29C this week
Is the famous 'Leaving Cert weather' back after a delay? It looks that way as some parts of Ireland are set to be as hot as 29C this week. Met Éireann said Thursday has been the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching a scorching 27C in Co Roscommon. However, the hot weather is set to continue this week as the national weather forecaster predicts parts of the country will see temperatures of nearly 30C. Delayed Leaving Cert weather? It looks that way as some parts of Ireland are set to be as hot as 29C this week. Pic: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos Thursday night is set to be 'mild and humid' according to Met Éireann. They said: 'While most areas will remain dry, localised heavy showers may occur with the chance of isolated thunderstorms. 'Temperatures will not fall below 13 to 16 degrees in light to moderate southeast breezes.' Most people, however, will be hoping to have an early start to their weekend, Met Éireann predicting a hot and humid Friday as temperatures are set to reach a sizzling 29C 'over the northern half of the country'. Met Éireann said Thursday has been the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching a scorching 27C in Co Roscommon. Pic: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos A spokesperson said: 'Friday will be very warm or hot. Largely dry with long spells of sunshine, however a few showers may break out, with isolated thunderstorms possible. 'Some patchy mist and fog may occur also, mainly in the southwest.' They added: 'Humid with top temperatures of 21 to 28 or 29 degrees, highest values over the northern half of the country, in light to moderate southeast breezes.' However, the hot weather is set to continue this week as the national weather forecaster predicts parts of the country will see temperatures of nearly 30C. Pic: Collins However, things are set to take a turn on Saturday, with the weather becoming 'more unsettled as an Atlantic regime takes hold'. Met Éireann warn that while warm sunshine is still expected, there will also be scattered showers in parts of Ireland, some of which will be heavy and possibly even thundery. Sunday is expected to see the biggest weather change, becoming fresher and breezier with temperatures between 15C and 20C.
RTÉ News
15 hours ago
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- RTÉ News
Warmest day of year as 27C recorded in Co Roscommon
A temperature of 27C has been recorded at Mount Dillon in Co Roscommon, making it, provisionally, the hottest day of the year. Met Éireann said that, pending verificiation, it beats the 25.9C reached in Athenry, Co Galway on 30 April. The record could be broken again tomorrow when temperatures of up to 29C are forecast in long spells of sunshine. Met Éireann said that tomorrow will be "very warm or hot" with "highest values over the northern half of the country". However, showers are also possible in humid conditions and they may be heavy at times. Provisional highest temperature of the year so far, recorded at #MountDillon, Co Roscommon 📍 this afternoon. Beats the previous high of 25.9 °C at Athenry on April 30th. 🌡️ #BeSummerReady #SunSmart — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) June 19, 2025 The warm weather is expected to continue on Saturday, with sunny spells and showers, but temperatures will be lower, with a high of 25C. It will be fresher and breezier on Sunday and Met Éireann said that similar conditions will likely prevail early next week. #Pollen Forecast🌱🌳🤧📈 ➡️ High levels expected for today & the coming days. ➡️Grass, nettle & weed pollen in particularly high levels expected. ➡️Medium to high concentrations expected for grass, nettle & weed pollen. Stay protected. For moreℹ️ — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) June 19, 2025 It comes as the UK record for the warmest day of 2025 was broken twice today A temperature of 32.2C was measured in Kew, west London, hours after 30.8C was reached in Wisley, Surrey. Much of Britain is expected to be under "heatwave conditions" over the weekend. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber heat-health alert for England that will remain in force until 9am on Monday. The agency warned that "significant impacts are likely" across health and social care services because of high temperatures, including a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or people with health conditions. Heatwave conditions in the UK are met when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days with temperature values meeting or exceeding the threshold for that location. Across much of the north and west of Britain, this threshold is 25C, but in greater London and the south-east, it is higher, at 28C. HSE urges people to use sun protection The HSE's National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and Healthy Ireland are advising people to use sun protection. Skin cancer is the most common form of the disease in Ireland with over, 11,000 cases annually, and 1,200 melanoma cases - the most serious form of skin cancer - diagnosed each year. It comes as the NCCP and Healthy Ireland launched the annual 'SunSmart' campaign. They advise people to use suncream with SPF 30+ for adults and 50+ for children, wear hats, sunglasses and clothing that covers the skin, and to avoid direct sunlight. "The more time you spend unprotected in the sun, the more UV damage your skin is exposed to which increases your risk of skin cancer, including the deadliest form - melanoma," Dr Breeda Neville of the NCCP said.
