Met Éireann, the Irish national meteorological service, has extended a nationwide high-temperature advisory for the Republic of Ireland for the entire weekend. The advisory, initially issued on Wednesday last week, will now remain in effect until the end of Sunday.
Weather Impact and Risks
The prolonged spell of hot and dry weather continues to affect the country, though temperatures are expected to fall somewhat from recent high levels, according to the agency. Potential impacts include water safety issues due to increased use of waterways, lakes, and beaches; heat stress and dehydration, particularly among vulnerable populations such as the elderly; disruptions to public transport; concerns for animal welfare; and an elevated risk of droughts and wildfires.
Regional Warnings and Heatwaves
In addition to the nationwide advisory, a status yellow high-temperature warning applies to counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Wexford, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, and Waterford until 2:00 AM, with temperatures expected to exceed 27°C. Several areas across the country have officially declared heatwaves during this period of high temperatures.
Parts of south Tipperary, Wexford, Dublin, Kildare, Meath, and Wicklow are also under a hosepipe ban, which took effect on Thursday and will last until August 26. The expected maximum temperature in Northern Ireland on Friday was 24°C.
