WEATHER: Scorching weather on the way this weekend with temperatures reaching low 30s

Lili Lonergan, 15 Jul

There will be a short spell of hot weather this weekend and early next

week, with daytime temperatures widely reaching the mid to high

twenties and possibly the low thirties. It will also be very warm by

night, particularly on Monday night.

Today

Quite cloudy this morning with a little patchy light rain or drizzle in

places. Brightening up for the afternoon and evening with sunny spells

developing. Highest temperatures of 18 to 24 degrees, warmest in the

south and southeast. Cooler however near western and northern coasts

due to a light to moderate northwest breeze.

Tonight will be dry with clear spells. Patches of mist or fog will form

in near calm conditions. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 12 degrees.

Quite cloudy this morning with a little patchy light rain or drizzle

in places ⛅️

Brightening up for the afternoon & evening with sunny spells

developing ️

Highs of 18°C to 24°C, warmest in the S & SE. Cooler near western &

northern coasts due to light to moderate NW breeze ️

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— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) July 15, 2022

Saturday

On Saturday morning, any mist or fog patches will clear to give a warm

and largely dry day with bright or sunny spells. A few isolated showers

are possible. Highest temperatures of 21 to 26 degrees, warmest in

central parts, with light variable or southerly breezes.

Dry for most with just isolated showers. Long clear spells with light

south to southeast winds. Very mild with lowest temperatures of 13 to

16 degrees.

Met Éireann have issued a High Temperature Advisory for Ireland ️

Ireland will experience a hot spell on Sunday and into early next

week. Day time temperatures will widely reach the high 20's, may

exceed 30°C in some locations

Further details & updates https://t.co/Xg3aMJlyuS

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— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) July 13, 2022

Sunday

Very warm and dry with widespread hazy sunshine. Highest temperatures

of 22 to 28 degrees, warmest in central parts and the east. South to

southeast breezes will be light to moderate.

A rather warm night with temperatures remaining above 14 to 17 degrees.

Dry and clear with just light southerly winds.

Monday

Hot conditions across most areas with temperatures widely of 26 to 29

degrees, possibly reaching 30 to 32 degrees in some parts. Dry and

mostly sunny with light southerly breezes, turning a little cloudier in

some parts later in the day.

Feeling very warm overnight with temperatures staying above 16 to 19

degrees, not falling below 20 degrees in some parts. Some showers may

affect western fringes but otherwise it will be dry and clear with

light variable winds.