Feeling hot under the collar took on new meaning in Ireland this week as temperatures reached their highest in more than 25 years yesterday.
Met Éireann pegged Oakpark, Co Carlow for the provisional highest temperature on Thursday with 30.4 degrees. It hasn’t been this hot since 2 August, 1995 when the recorded temperature was 31.5 degrees. In fact it hasn’t exceeded 30 degrees since August 2003.
Other areas with higher than usual temperatures this week were Casement Aerodrome in Dublin with 27.4 degrees, Gurteen, Co Tipperary with 27.2 degrees, and Phoenix Park with 26.9 degrees.
Irelanders can expect more of the same over the next few days, according to Met Éireann. The Irish Meteorological service has released a status yellow advisory for Leinster and Munster, which will be in effect until 6am Sunday. With that comes further warnings to take care in the exceptionally hot weather and especially when swimming in the ocean.
Temperatures are expected to be closer to average on Monday as a prelude to possible heavy showers. The rain will be welcome relief to schemes at risk of drought. Irish Water is monitoring 60 supplies around the country to ensure that normal supply is maintained into autumn.