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Irish Times
an hour ago
- Climate
- 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.
Japan Times
an hour ago
- Climate
- Japan Times
What happened to the rainy season?
With the mercury climbing above 35 degrees Celsius, or even higher, in many parts of Japan in recent days, it's hard to believe weather authorities declared the start of the rainy season just last week. So what happened to the rainy season? For the past few days, the Kanto region recorded the year's first 'extremely hot day,' or days when the temperature hits 35 C or higher, prompting the government to issue heatstroke alerts. And it is still June, when temperatures are typically milder at between 20 C to 30 C. People have been sporting parasols and carrying mini electric fans on the streets of Tokyo, with some complaining on social media that the weather is like 'hell.' In Tokyo, at least 562 people have been taken to the hospital for suspected heatstroke so far this month, according to the Tokyo Fire Department, including 24 people between the ages of 18 to 94 on Friday as of 3 p.m. Several deaths from suspected heatstroke have been reported in other parts of Japan. Chihiro Kazama, a forecaster at the Meteorological Agency, said the recent spike in temperatures is due to a temporary weakening of the seasonal rain front, which brought more sunny days and allowed temperatures to rise. 'Looking at the situation over a longer period, the jet stream has been flowing farther north than usual. You can think of it as the boundary between warm and cold air. Since it has shifted northward, it means that areas around Japan are more likely to be covered by warm air,' he said. The abnormally hot weather is also caused by the Pacific high pressure system, which is stronger than normal. However, the seasonal rain front is expected to return near mainland Japan early next week, bringing conditions more typical of the rainy season. A similar case as this year's rainy season was also seen in 2022. Meanwhile, the rainy season in Okinawa Prefecture and the Amami islands officially ended on June 8 and on Thursday, respectively, both over 10 days earlier than average. Kazama said the rainy season ended early in those areas because the high pressure system was stronger than usual. With temperatures expected to hit 30 C and higher in the following weeks, Kazama advised individuals to be careful of the hot weather affecting their health. 'If you start feeling unwell, it's important to use air conditioning or take similar measures to stay safe,' he said. As human-induced climate change rewrites temperature records across the country, the number of emergency transports due to heatstroke have been on the rise nationwide in the last five years, with the exception of 2021 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, 97,578 people were taken to the hospital for suspected heatstroke, up from 64,869 in 2020.
The Sun
an hour ago
- Climate
- The Sun
UK weather: Brits to bask in glorious 33C today as heatwave ‘likely' this weekend after hottest day of year so far
SUN-worshipping Brits are set to bask in glorious weather as highs of 33C are forecast today - with a heatwave predicted this weekend. Londoners face record-breaking temperatures for the second day running after the mercury hit 32C in Heathrow, west London, yesterday. 7 7 7 Beaches, parks and pubs across the country will be packed as revellers look to lap up the sunshine and make the most of the warm weather. Temperatures in York are expected to reach as high as 29C, with Gloucester also set to register the same heat today. Some areas on the west and east coast will be slightly cooler at 24C, but people will still be able to soak up the rays. Spectators at sporting events such as Royal Ascot and the Queens Club tennis tournament will be able to top up their tans in the sun. By this afternoon, a number of areas in Britain are expected to have passed the heatwave criteria, according to the Met Office. An official heatwave is recorded when areas reach a certain temperature for three consecutive days. Thresholds can vary from 25C to 28C in different parts of the UK. Met Office weather forecaster Dan Stroud said: "We're expecting the hot and dry conditions to continue, it does turn a little bit hazier in the west during the course of Friday. "We're still expecting temperatures to reach the low 30s, 31C, 32C fairly widely, maybe seeing 33C." The warm weather will spread to the south and east of the country on Saturday, with 32C predicted in London and 31C in Cambridge. Mr Stroud confirmed that Sunday will slightly cooler, but another warm day across the country - with temperatures likely to hit the late to mid 20s. Over the last few days, Brits have flocked to the seaside and rivers so they can take a quick dip to cool off. Others have been spotted sunbathing in parks instead and making the most of their lunch breaks. UK's 5-day forecast Today: Dry with sunny spells once again, although somewhat cloudier than yesterday. Breezy along southern and eastern coasts. Feeling very warm, and locally hot. Tomorrow: Very warm and humid with sunny spells, thundery showers moving north and east through the day, heaviest over northern England. Turning fresher from the west later. Hot in the east. Sunday to Tuesday: A fresher and breezier spell of weather from Sunday and into next week. Whilst showers are possible at times, prolonged dry periods are likely with warm sunny spells at times. It comes as an amber heat health alert has been issued for the whole of England from 12pm on Thursday until 9am on Monday. Officials have warned that soaring June temperatures could mean a "likely rise in deaths in those 65 and over". The alert - a step up from the yellow heat health alert issued earlier this week - warned that "significant impacts are likely" across health and social care services because of high temperatures. One Royal Ascot spectator was taken to hospital yesterday, with 42 others given medical attention on site for heat-related illness during the prestigious horse racing event. The UK's June temperature record stands at 35.6C, which was set in Southampton in 1976. Current forecasts suggest the record is unlikely to be broken this time - but it will come close. A warning against wildfires has also been issued by the Fire Brigade, as firefighters have responded to more than 500 across England and Wales this year so far. As of yesterday, 564 wildfire incidents have been responded to by English and Welsh fire and rescue services, which is a 717% increase on the same period in 2024. 7 7 7 7
BreakingNews.ie
2 hours ago
- Climate
- BreakingNews.ie
Temperatures could hit highs of 29 degrees today
Temperatures could hit highs of 29 degrees in parts of the country today. The top temperature nationally yesterday was in Mount Dillon in Roscommon at 27 degrees. Advertisement Leinster and Munster will be slightly cooler, but highs of 24 degrees are still forecast there. Met Éireann said: "Humid with thunderstorms active in the west. Becoming a very warm and hot day with long spells of sunshine. A few showers may break out with further thunderstorms. Highest temperatures of 24 to 29 degrees for the majority of the country, slightly cooler in Munster and south Leinster with highest temperatures of 20 to 23 degrees." Saturday is also due to be sunny, with highs of 25 degrees. However, scattered showers are expected across the country. Advertisement The forecast for Saturday reads: "Saturday will be warm with good sunny spells across most the country with cloudier conditions in the west. Scattered showers will occur across the country, some heavy and possibly thundery at times. Highest temperatures of 19 to 25 degrees, warmest across the eastern half of the country, all in a light to moderate southwest wind." People are being urged to stay safe while swimming today and over the weekend. The public are being advised to stay between the red and yellow flags on beaches and be aware of what to do if they get into difficulty. Linda Gene-Byrne, RNLI regional water safety lead, is urging people to swim where there is a life guard in on duty. She told Newstalk: "Try to go to a lifeguarded beach if there is one near you. They are there to protect you, but if you do find yourself in a situation where you're in difficulty, do float to live. "That will help you; head back, ears submerged, relax and try to breath normally, try to stay afloat, that will keep you safe until someone can go and get help for you."
ABC News
4 hours ago
- Climate
- ABC News
Wind and light showers forecast for Queensland this weekend
Queenslanders can expect winds and light showers this weekend, with strong wind warnings likely to keep boaties off the water north of K'gari. Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) community information officer Patch Clap said wind aside, it should be a "reasonably settled weekend" across the Sunshine State. He said there would be light showers in the eastern parts of the state and to the far north later on Friday and continuing over the weekend. "The usual sort of spots [will] all pick up [rain] … around the Daintree Coast and the Cassowary Coast, possible around the Central Coast around Mackay and around the Sunshine Coast as well and other parts of south-east Queensland," Mr Clap said. "Most parts of the Queensland coast might see some sort of light shower across the next few days." Mr Clap said there would be a gradual increase in maximum and minimum temperatures across most of the state. "We're talking about a couple of degrees here or there," he said. The BOM has issued a strong wind warning for Saturday for Torres Strait, Peninsula coast, Cooktown coast, Cairns coast, Townsville coast, Mackay coast and Capricornia coast. Parts of the North Gulf of Carpentaria could also see up to 25 knots offshore. "The same winds that are driving those showers onto much of the Queensland coast at times are also driving fairly widespread strong wind warnings," Mr Clap said. He said the south easterly winds were fresh along the whole Queensland coast for Saturday and Sunday. "So not the greatest conditions for those looking to get out on the waters," he said. Morning frost is expected to crunch the grass in Roma and Injune in the Maranoa and Warrego region tomorrow. Saturday is forecast to drop to 2 degrees Celsius in Roma and 2C in Injune. There will also be morning fog inland in south-eastern Queensland.
