New high temperature warning issued for Offaly by Met Éireann
Met Éireann has issued a fresh warning for high temperatures for Offaly along with Laois, Longford, Westmeath, Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Cavan, and Donegal, as well as Munster and Connacht with temperatures set to soar further this week.
Met Éireann predicts maximum temperatures in excess of 27°C on Wednesday combined with overnight minimum temperatures in excess of 15°C.
It warns of potential impacts including water safety issues due to increased use of lakes, beaches and waterways; uncomfortable sleeping conditions; heat stress; forest fires; drought.
A Status Yellow high temperature alert is currently in place for Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Galway, and Mayo until 7am tomorrow.
The Status Yellow - high temperature for Offaly comes into effect at noon tomorrow (Wednesday) and runs until 6am on Friday, with maximum temperatures which could be in excess of 27 degrees, and overnight minimum temperatures in excess of 15 degrees.
There is no sign of rain for the coming week according to Offaly weather expert Cathal Nolan of Ireland’s Weather Channel.
It is likely to be dry, warm and sunny for the next few days.
“Thursday is likely to be the hottest day, reaching 31 degrees, with even an outside chance of 32 degrees in some isolated locations,” Cathal said.
He said it will be a little cooler at the weekend, reaching around 21 to 22 degrees Celsius.
He also predicted that hosepipe bans would be extended to other parts of the country as we are “not seeing any precipitation in the near or medium term”.
Uisce Éireann have confirmed that the restrictions will be in place for customers in Tully, Rahan and Lisduff from 10pm until 6am each night from Monday night, July 13 and will remain in effect until further notice.