Hot spell comes amid ongoing heatwave in several parts of Europe

Light showers possible on Sunday night along northern coasts but forecast is dry with clear spells

Dry sunny days and muggy nights in store until Thursday, Met Éireann says

Nationwide warnings were also issued in Germany , while temperatures in Italy this weekend were hotter than in Bangkok.

Half of France is set to be placed on "red alert" as temperatures climb beyond 40 degrees Celsius across mainland Europe.

Hot spell comes amid ongoing heatwave in several parts of Europe

Hot spell comes amid ongoing heatwave in several parts of Europe

Hot spell comes amid ongoing heatwave in several parts of Europe

The severe heatwave prompted nationwide warnings, alcohol bans, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots.

The severe heatwave prompted nationwide warnings, alcohol bans, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots.

After several days of temperatures above 35C, Italian authorities issued a red alert for June 21 in eight cities

European countries are taking several measures as a deadly heatwave grips the continent

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Travellers should be aware that high-level bulletins have been issued across France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg and the UK.

Met Éireann’s status yellow warning will be in place from noon on Tuesday until Friday morning

Europe is battling a severe heatwave with France issuing its highest alert across over half the nation and the UK bracing for temperatures nearing 40C. Schools have closed, and…

Several European countries issued red weather alerts as a fresh bout of extreme heat pushed temperatures beyond 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).

France, Spain, Italy and Luxembourg on alert, while Met Éireann warns Ireland set for ‘exceptionally hot’ Thursday

A status yellow high temperature warning is in force until Friday morning as temperatures soar

Wednesday and Thursday expected to be hottest days in Ireland this week