The heatwave has officially begun and temperatures are expected to climb toward the high 20's throughout the week.
With temperatures starting to grow across the region, a yellow alert for Leinster and Munster comes into effect from tomorrow.
Met Éireann have stated that today will be dry, warm and sunny, with highs of 23 to 26 degrees
Dry, warm & sunny today ☀️
?️ Highs of 23 to 26°C, higher in some spots of Munster & Leinster.
Generally light winds with a sea breeze developing in the afternoon. A moderate southwest wind will keep it cooler on the coast of Connacht & the west coast of Ulster? pic.twitter.com/JLPEjxvtRU
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) August 10, 2022
It is expected to be clear and dry tonight, with temperatures not dropping below 15 degrees.
The interim Chief Medical officer, Professor Breda Smyth, is warning of the health risks around the hot weather.
We are reminded that there are notable signs of heat exhaustion which include headache, dizziness, fast breathing or pulse and being extremely thirsty.
The HSE are also providing information on how to best avoid and treat sunburn, as this can inevitably lead to heat exhaustion.
Do everything you can to avoid getting sunburnt as severe sunburn can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. These can be very serious.
Find out how you can treat sunburn yourself. https://t.co/HSbxZQt2VR pic.twitter.com/6Ovm9cB14F
— HSE Ireland (@HSELive) August 9, 2022
Tomorrow will also be warm and sunny, with the hottest weather forecast in Leinster and Munster.
Temperatures are expected to climb as high as 28 degrees in light winds.
Met Éireann have stated that Friday and Saturday will be hot and sunny, with a low chance of isolated showers.
Highest temperatures of 25 to 28 or 29 degrees in light variable breezes, the hottest inland.
Sunday is also expected to be a hot day with sunshine to start, although there is an increased likelihood of heavy showers, and they could be heavy.
Current indications suggest that temperatures will fall back closer to average for the time of year from next Monday, with low pressure taking over and bringing showers.
Here is the latest #pollen forecast ??
A low to moderate risk for weed pollen is possible during warm dry weather.
Fungal spores: moderate to high in lowland areas.
More here⬇️https://t.co/Mk9TzkcVhq pic.twitter.com/eMmKC6m0Mx
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) August 10, 2022
