Temperatures set to soar as Met Eireann issues a status yellow heat warning nationwide

A mini heatwave is set to hit the country as Met Eireann issues a nationwide status yellow heat warning for the coming week.

The weather warning, issued on Monday June 22nd, is valid from Tuesday 12pm until Friday 9am.

The warning is issued for the whole country with maximum temperatures in excess of 27°C combined with night-time minima in excess of 15°C expected.

Potential impacts are heat stress, water safety issues due to increased use of lakes/beaches and uncomfortable sleeping conditions.

The weather today, on Monday June 22nd, will see highs of 27 degrees.

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While it will stay dry for most, a few sharp thundery showers are possible, mainly in the south and east, according to Met Eireann.

It will be a little cooler in parts of Ulster and near coasts with light easterly or variable breezes, occasionally moderate near coasts.

Temperatures will not fall below 12 to 17 degrees.

Tuesday will see high temperatures of 22 to 28 or 29 degrees generally, kicking off the next few days of intense heat.