The warm weather is set to heat up further this week, with temperatures expected to reach a toasty 27C.
Ireland will be as hot as Salou by Tuesday!
Met Eireann is forecasting “very warm or hot” conditions with sunny spells, but also risks of thunderstorms.
Top NI weather forecaster Barra Best tweeted: “Prepare for a heatwave next week, folks. Temperatures widely expected around the mid-20s across Ireland by day, with warm sticky nights. Some thunderstorms expected along with sunshine.”
According to the weather forecast, Tuesday will be very warm with sunny spells, but heavy showers or thunderstorms may break out, especially in the midlands and west of the country. Highest temperatures of 23 to 27 degrees.
Wednesday will be very warm or hot with hazy sunshine and a few heavy showers or thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 24 to 27 degrees.
Thursday and Friday will see little change, with very warm or hot conditions by day ( 24 to 27 degrees) and a few heavy showers or thunderstorms. Coastal areas will be slightly cooler due to sea breezes.
