Ireland to sizzle in huge 29C heat blast as Met Eireann forecast ‘very warm sunshine' & temps hotter than Canary Islands
And the scorcher will leave Ireland hotter than
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Today and tomorrow will see the past of the heat
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Met Eireann have promised temps are set pass out holiday hotspots
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Today "very warm sunshine" is set to hit with 26C expected in some areas across the country today.
Meteorologist Cathal Nolan from Ireland's
He said: "Temperatures are on the rise right the way across the country today, with values by this afternoon reaching up to 25C over the southern half of the country where skies will clear early and long spells of warm summer sunshine develop.
"Temperatures will continue to climb tomorrow with long spells of sunshine developing once again after some initial cloud in a few spots.
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"Friday remains warm or very warm with highs again reaching up to 27C or possibly 28C in one or two favoured locations with plenty of sunshine developing once again across the country."
Meanwhile,
They said: "Friday, will be a very warm or hot day overall, dry with spells of high
"Pretty humid as well with top values of 20C to 29C in mostly moderate southeast breezes with the hottest conditions likely towards the north of Ireland."
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Saturday brings some warm sunshine but also a scattering of heavy showers, most of those in across the western half of Ireland.
Highs of 23C to 24C are expected but there's also the risk of the showery spells of rain.
Ireland to sizzle in 24C heat as heatwave arrives and Met Eireann reveal hottest areas
Met Eireann added: "Winds change though on Sunday with fresher breezier conditions with showery spells of rain.
"Some heavy bursts here and there with top values of 15C to 20C with best values towards the east and that comes with brisk westerly winds.
"And early next week bringing similar conditions with sunny spells and scattered blustery showers for Monday and Tuesday.
"And possibly wet weather following for Wednesday and Thursday to though brief and misty foggy start, but with warm sunshine developing widely."
Meteorologist Nolan added that early indications suggest that the weather next week will be more unsettled.
He said: "Early indications suggest that next week will be more unsettled with low pressure to our west or northwest, high pressure to our south or southeast and a warm, humid southwesterly airflow covering Ireland with some rain forecast, but also some warmer, drier interludes in what is likely to be rather typical Irish summer conditions."
SWITCH TO COME
Forecaster Alan O'Reilly of
He said: "There is a chance that we could see some low pressure systems for a little while before high pressure hopefully builds back.
"But enjoy that warm sunshine, don't forget the sunscreen and be careful around water."
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Temps could be at 29C tomorrow
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