Hot temperatures are on the way this week, according to a new weather advisory from Met Éireann.
“Ireland will experience a hot spell developing from Wednesday and continuing through the rest of the week and the weekend,” a spokesperson said.
“Daytime temperatures will widely reach the mid to high twenties. It will remain uncomfortably warm overnight.”
Met Éireann is warning of the risk of heat stress, especially for the more vulnerable members of the population.
It also warns that the hot weather will result in a high solar UV index. This means more potential for sun damage to the skin and eyes, and a shorter the time before skin damage
A risk of water-related incidents is also being advised by the Met office.
Irish Water confirmed that the “vast majority” of its 750 water treatment plants across the country continue to meet the demand for water supply.
However, 13 areas have been impacted by shortages in the south of the country.
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