Main PointsA nationwide high temperature warning for the Republic has been extended into SaturdayAn orange thunderstorm warning has been issued for Cork, Kerry and WaterfordA separate status yellow thunderstorm warning for Connacht and Donegal is in effect until 6pm tomorrowThe highest temperature recorded in the Republic so far today is 29 degrees at Shannon Airport in Co ClareAre you Irish living in Europe? You can share your experiences of hot weather by using the form hereKey ReadsWhy is it so hot and when will Ireland’s ‘exceptionally warm weather’ end?From sunscreen to staying cool: how to keep yourself and your family safe in the heat‘Bathers should take care’: Swimmers advised to avoid some spots in Dublin due to rainfallIn pictures: Europe swelters in heat domeKatie Mellett - 1 minute agoRed alert issued for The NetherlandsThe ‌Dutch meteorological institute KNMI issued a ​rare ⁠red alert for ‌extreme heat ‌across ​almost ⁠the ​entire Netherlands ​for ‌Friday.The KNMI ​said temperatures ⁠could ⁠soar ​to up to 40 degrees ‌in certain ⁠places. - ReutersKatie Mellett - 3 minutes agoMan died in Wales after entering water on WednesdayA 50-year-old man died after entering the water at a Welsh beach as record temperatures hit the UK on Wednesday, police said.South Wales Police said they were called to Aberavon beach at around 4.25pm to reports of a man needing medical assistance in the water.Coastguard officers performed CPR until the arrival of the air ambulance and paramedics.The man, from Cilfrew, Neath Port Talbot, was pronounced dead at the scene at 4.50pm.His death is not being treated as suspicious and his next of kin has been informed, the force said. - PAKatie Mellett - 14 minutes agoWednesday was fifth busiest day in London Ambulance Service’s historyLondon Ambulance Service responded to 642 category one calls on Wednesday – the highest number of life-threatening emergencies in its history.Category one calls include the most serious, life-threatening injuries and illnesses such as cardiac arrests and patients who are not breathing.Chief executive Jason Killens KAM said: “We have seen the highest number of life-threatening emergencies in our history, driven by the extreme heat across London.“Our crews are working very hard in challenging conditions to care for patients and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our people for their incredible hard work.“Please help them to help you by taking care of yourself and others – stay out of the sun and keep hydrated.”It was the fifth busiest day in the service’s history, with 7,900 calls in total and ambulance crews responding to nearly 3,600 patients in a single day. - PAÓrla Ryan - 32 minutes agoThunderstorm warning issued for Cork, Kerry and Waterford⚠️Status Orange Thunderstorm Warning issued for Cork, Kerry, and Waterford⚠️Possible impacts• Heavy downpours leading to flooding in places• Lightning damage• Hail• Hazardous driving conditions• Very gusty winds⏲️1600 to 1900 Thu 25/06/26ℹ️ https://t.co/3041XHiRrK pic.twitter.com/yAFf7JnM8R— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) June 25, 2026