Irish households hit with major ‘close all windows' warning ahead of 20C temperature prediction for bank holiday
The alert has come after a period of unusually warm
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The weather is predicted to be warm in the coming days
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It's tempting to throw open the windows in the summer time
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And more scorching weather is on the way, despite a mixed bag prediction for the weekend.
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And although this weekend is set to bring wind and even rain, it's also predicted to be very warm.
Temperatures will climb as high as 20C in some areas, and the heat will last into next week.
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The warm temperatures will likely leave most Irish
Residents have been urged to take preemptive action to keep their house cool.
And it's not by doing what you might expect and throwing all the windows open.
Although this is the obvious answer in hot weather, households have been advised that it can actually have the opposite effect.
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High temperatures outside will only be brought into a property if the windows and doors are left open.
This will create the effect that the air inside is the same as the air outside.
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And that means little to no break from the heat.
This can be especially difficult for older people who may experience health issues in the heat, or people who already suffer from
Instead, people in houses and flats have been told to keep their windows and doors closed to the heat.
Energy firm OVO told
They said that the hot air needs to be kept out of your house.
The company explained: "Tempting as it is to fling open the windows at the first sign of summer, it's not actually the best idea.
"Keep curtains, blinds and windows shut when the sun is shining directly on them, and when you're out.
"Try opening windows on the most shaded side of your home, to avoid sunlight and hot air getting in."
And Andy Kerr, co-founder of heating experts BOXT, confirmed the notion.
He explained: "Instead of opening all your windows, it is much better to strategically open windows to create cross breezes throughout the day and open your windows during the night to let cooler air in."
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People have been told to keep their windows and doors closed
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