Hot weather to return with highs of 29C forecast
The hot weather is to return to Ireland this week with highs of up to 29C expected in parts of the country.
Ireland is bracing for a return of hot weather this week, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 29C in some parts, according to Met Éireann meteorologists. The heat is attributed to a high pressure system originating from the Azores and moving northward. However, low pressure from the Atlantic is set to bring rain and cloud cover from the west, preventing uninterrupted sunshine.
Met Éireann meteorologist Liz Walsh noted that while temperatures will soar tomorrow, reaching 20-27C, the warmest areas will be in the east and midlands. On Wednesday, the mercury is expected to climb to 28C, peaking in north Leinster. Rain is anticipated to move in from the Atlantic, particularly affecting counties along the west and north.
Despite the heat, nighttime temperatures are expected to remain warm, with some parts registering 18C or 19C on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Met Éireann maintains a Status Yellow weather warning due to potential heat stress for vulnerable individuals. While this week's heatwave may feel like a mini event, a true heatwave requires temperatures above 25C for five consecutive days.
By Friday, temperatures will drop back to between 17-22C during the day and 12-14C at night. Central and southern Leinster are currently experiencing drought-like conditions, and a nationwide hosepipe ban is set to continue until August 26. This heatwave coincides with a broader European heatwave, with Britain and France already under extreme heat warnings, and new wildfires reported in Greece and Spain.
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