Met Éireann issues high temperature warnings for 14 counties on Friday and whole country on Saturday, ahead of 30C mini-heatwave

Irish Independent

10-07-2025

Temperatures are set to soar to 28C from tomorrow, with the possibility that the mercury could reach 30C in some sheltered inland areas.
The national forecaster issued a high temperature warning for Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, Monaghan, Roscommon, Tipperary on Friday from 12pm to 6am on Saturday.
There is also a Status Yellow high temperature warning in place for the entire country from 12pm on Saturday until 6am on Sunday.
The hottest day of the year so far was June 20, when a temperature of 29.5C was recorded at Mount Dillon in Co Roscommon.
However, temperatures could rival that over the next 48 hours as Ireland basks in conditions warmer than Italy's Adriatic resorts.
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Temperatures are set to hit between 22C and 27C today, before climbing slightly between 23C to 28C tomorrow. Conditions will be warm, sunny and with some lingering fog in coastal areas to start the day.
Met Éireann has warned that Saturday night will be 'an uncomfortable night for sleeping with temperatures not falling below 14C to 17C or 18C' as daytime temperatures this weekend get closer to 30C.
The fine weather is set to deliver a tourism boost for coastal resorts across Ireland as thousands flock to beaches, lakes, parks and rivers to make the most of the July sunshine.
The sunshine will extend through the weekend and into Monday, with a number of sporting events and festivals due to take place nationwide in the coming days.
It comes as southside Dart services will be disrupted this weekend due to planned engineering works between Dún Laoghaire and Bray, according to Irish Rail.
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On Saturday, July 12, engineering work will be ongoing between Dún Laoghaire and Bray.
Irish Rail said Dart services will only operate from Malahide/Howth to Dún Laoghaire. Services will also operate between Bray and Greystones.
There will be no Dart between Dún Laoghaire and Bray. However, Dublin Bus/Go-Ahead will accept valid rail tickets in the area.
Irish Rail said it has planned to carry out engineering works on the line and that works are carried out on weekends to avoid impacting busy commuter times during the week.
Darts will still run between Malahide/Howth and Dun Laoghaire for the duration of the weekend.
Met Éireann said the mini-heatwave is due to a high-pressure zone that has settled over Ireland and the UK, though temperatures across the Irish Sea will be higher.
The UK has already issued health alerts as temperatures are predicted to soar above 33C, particularly in south-east England.
While the dry and sunny weather is expected to last throughout next week, temperatures will ease back to between 22C and 24C from next Tuesday.
Sales of ice-cream are expected to surge by over 30pc in the coming days.
Supermarkets have reported a surge in sales of barbecue products in anticipation of the fine weather. Some areas are already selling out of hotdog rolls, burger buns and even charcoal in anticipation of over a week of outdoor eating.
Hardware suppliers reported a surge in sales of barbecues, garden chairs and parasols as families unable to head to the coast prepared to make the most of the fine weather in their back gardens.
Water Safety Ireland (WSI) has issued advice for people to exercise caution when swimming during the hot spell.
Ireland has seen a 10pc increase in drownings already this year compared with the same period in 2024.
From information collated from the gardaí, coast guard and coroner's court, WSI said there have been 33 drownings this year. They include tragedies in Leinster (14), Munster (7), Connacht (eight) and parts of Ulster (four).
Health campaigners have urged sunbathers to apply plenty of UV protection over the coming days, given the potential for extreme burning in the intense sunshine.
Elderly support groups have also asked that people check on neighbours who may be vulnerable or isolated to ensure they have access to cool drinks.
The soaring temperatures are also set to prove challenging for livestock and pets.
Farmers have been urged to ensure all livestock have access to sufficient water supplies.
Pet owners have been asked to check that their animals have water and access to shade. They should also never leave animals in cars as temperatures inside vehicles could rise well above ambient levels.
'Any lingering mist and fog will burn off quickly on Thursday morning, leaving a lovely clear day with plenty of sunshine around,' Met Éireann said.
'It will be cloudier at times for parts of the north and west with the chance of light showers, but improving again in the latter half of the day with highest temperatures of 22C to 27C in light southerly or variable winds.
'Thursday will be a dry day for most with warm spells of sunshine, though possibly staying cloudier across north and north-west areas with the chance of a few showers and top temperatures of 21C to 26C.
'It will continue to be dry overnight with clear spells, along with fog developing for southern areas with temperatures not falling below 11C to 14C in light, southerly breezes.
'After a foggy start for southern areas, widespread sunshine will likely develop on Friday. It will become hot with highest temperatures of 22C to 27C or even 28C, all in light, southerly breezes.
'Saturday will likely be another very warm or hot day with widespread sunshine and highest temperatures of 23C to 27C or 28C.'
Long-range forecaster Accuweather has indicated that over the next 23 days Ireland will see just a single day of persistent rainfall (July 31). However, temperatures will not reach the highs of this weekend, hovering between 19C and 24C for the remainder of the month.