‘Made it to Disneyland just in time for the European heatwave' jokes Peter O'Mahony's wife in sizzling photos
Rugby legend husband Peter doesn't appear to have joined her and their three children in jetting off to Paris which isn't surprising given he
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Temperatures in the French capital are currently floating around 35 degrees
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Even as the sun sets it remains extremely warm
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The extreme heat does at least make for extra aesthetic photos
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France isn't the only holiday destination for Irish people to have
The widespread alert comes as weather expert Alan O'Reily from Carlow Weather revealed that the majority of the European countries are suffering "real heat" as Ireland and most of the
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The map also shows that
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The majority of European countries experienced hot temperatures of 25 to 30 degrees, with
While the temperatures reach a high of 15 to 20 degrees in Ireland, the southern region of the United Kingdom suffers temperatures between 24 and 30 degrees.
However, the heat wave conditions are expected to worsen.
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They revealed that the heat wave originated from the
They added: "This increase will be reinforced by the arrival of a warm, dry mass of Saharan origin across the western peninsula, bringing some haze beginning Sunday afternoon.
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"As a result, very high and persistent temperatures are expected, both during the day and at night, which could pose a risk to exposed and/or vulnerable people."
Today, the temperatures are expected to exceed 38 degrees across the southwest region, across the northern plateau, the eastern part of the southern plateau and the Jucar and Segura valleys.
And temperatures may reach between 40 and 42 degrees in the Guadalquivir, Genil, Guadiana, Tajo, and Ebro valleys.
The warning includes popular sunshine spots in
WARNINGS FOR PORTUGAL, FRANCE & ITALY
Several warnings have also been issued separately for Portugal,
Using sunscreen with a factor of 30 or higher is recommended; ensure to reapply it every two hours and after swimming at the beach or pool.
France is expected to reach 35 to 38 degrees locally and up to 39 degrees inland, making the nights even more unsettled.
A severe weather alert has been issued for everyone due to the potential heat stroke.
Elderly people, people who regularly take medicine, those suffering from chronic diseases or those with
People are urged to drink water several times a day and continue to eat normally; they are also encouraged to stay indoors during the hottest hours and stay cool in an air-conditioned place for 2-3 hours a day.
Italy issued a major red alert for 21 cities this weekend, including the capital,
People are also advised not to go outdoors between 11am and 6pm and seek shelter in air-conditioned public places.
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