Hot spell comes amid ongoing heatwave in several parts of Europe
Met Éireann forecasts temperatures up to 30°C this week, with possible thunderstorms in southern and eastern regions. While much of Europe faces heatwaves exceeding 40°C (France under red alert, Spain/Germany/Italy in the high-30s), Ireland has not yet issued official high-temperature warnings.
European countries are taking several measures as a deadly heatwave grips the continent
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
Numerous red alerts have been issued in preparation for 40°C temperatures across Europe
Met Éireann’s status yellow warning will be in place from noon on Tuesday until Friday morning
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
Soaring values in France, Italy, Spain, England and other western European states exerting significant strain