ALERT: Absolute scorcher of a day ahead with Ireland set to see record breaking temperatures

An absolute scorcher of a day is ahead today with Ireland braced to see record breaking high temperatures

A Met Eireann High Temperature Warning remains in place today with temperatures possibly reaching as high as 30 degrees.  Met Eireann is warning that the high temperatures could lead to heat stress, uncomfortable sleeping conditions and a risk of water related incidents.

The Midlands is set to get the hottest temperatures and if it hits 30 degrees, that would set a new September Temperature Record. 

The Met Eireann forecast states that today will be very warm with highest temperatures of 24 to 28 degrees, possibly higher in a few places. It will be mainly dry with sunny spells, aside from some coastal mist or fog lingering in parts. A few scattered thunderstorms may develop inland during the afternoon. Light variable or southerly breezes.

Warm and humid tonight, it will be mainly dry with low cloud and patches of mist or fog, along with some isolated showers. Lowest temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees in light southerly breezes.

According to the latest Met Eireann weather forecast,  there will be sunny spells and well scattered showers tomorrow, some of which will be heavy with isolated thunderstorms possible. Mist or fog may affect some coastal areas. Highest temperatures of 21 to 26 degrees with light southwest or variable winds.

Mild and humid overnight on Saturday night with clear spells and isolated showers, possibly heavy or thundery. Lowest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees with patches of mist and fog forming in near calm conditions.

According to Met Eireann, Sunday will be another warm day with sunny spells and showers, some heavy with thunderstorms and spot flooding possible. Not quite as warm as previous days with highest temperatures of 19 to 24 degrees, with light variable breezes.