Met Éireann issues a heat warning for Tipperary as temperatures set to soar
Met Éireann warns of heat stress and animal welfare concerns as Status Yellow alert remains in place until Friday morning
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow high temperature warning for Tipperary and Leinster, with the public advised of the potential for heat stress and animal welfare concerns.
The warning took effect at 6am and will remain in place until 6am on Friday. Temperatures are forecast to climb above 27 degrees celcius in affected areas, while overnight temperatures are expected to remain above 15 degrees celcius.
Met Éireann has outlined several possible impacts from the warm conditions, including heat stress and difficulty sleeping. Increased numbers of people visiting beaches, lakes and rivers could also lead to water safety concerns, while animal welfare issues are another potential risk.
Meanwhile, Uisce Éireann's national water conservation order is set to continue for a further two weeks and is currently scheduled to remain in place until August 26. The utility said several water schemes are dealing with shortages and low reservoir levels following prolonged periods of low rainfall.