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 tomorrowA yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Northern Ireland tomorrowThe highest temperature recorded in the Republic so far today is 31.7 degrees in Athenry, Co GalwayAre 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: Ireland swelters in heatKatie Mellett - 4 minutes ago30.8 degrees recorded in Northern IrelandTemperatures have reached 36.7°C at Merryfield, Somerset, provisionally making it the hottest June day on record again for the UK🥵Wales has also seen its hottest June day with 35.9°C at Cardiff and Northern Ireland tied with 30.8°C at Castlederg 🌡️ pic.twitter.com/MUVoxTdclt— Met Office (@metoffice) June 25, 2026