Laois could see 30 degrees this week as high temperature warning issued
The Status Yellow high temperature warning will be in effect from Tuesday, June 23
A high temperature warning has been issued for Laois and the rest of the country this week.
Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow high temperature warning for the entire country which will be in effect from 12pm on Tuesday, June 23 until 9am on Friday, June 26.
Maximum temperatures in excess of 27 degrees are forecast for the coming days, with night time temperatures expected to not drop below 15 degrees.
Met Éireann forecaster Ailis Hankinson told the Leinster Express that temperatures are expected to reach over 25 degrees in Laois on Monday, June 22.
Temperatures will be as high as 27 degrees on Tuesday, June 23 and Wednesday, June 24.
Ms Hankinson also noted that the current model indications show that temperatures could peak in Laois at 30 degrees on Thursday, June 25.
“We are expecting exceptionally warm, humid weather all over the country this week,” the forecaster said.
She advised that the high temperatures may cause uncomfortable sleeping conditions as well as heat stress for some people.
Ms Hankinson also pointed out that UV levels will be high over the coming days and urged people to be “sun smart.”
The Met Éireann forecaster cautioned people to be extra vigilant when partaking in any water activities at local rivers or lakes during the warm weather.
The Status Yellow warning for high temperatures is due to end on Friday, June 26 as Ms Hankinson confirmed that temperatures will start to cool by the end of the week.