Chance of 30-degree heat in Carlow with high temperature warning in place

temperatures in Carlow could hit 30 degrees this weekend as the county is now under a high temperature warning.

The warning was issued for a dozen counties in the Republic of Ireland as some areas moved closer to officially being in a heatwave.

National forecaster Met Éireann said temperatures could reach the low 30s today, warning of potential water safety issues, heat stress, and uncomfortable sleeping conditions.

The warning applies to Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Limerick, Longford, Meath, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath and Wexford.

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It came into effect at 1pm today ( Friday) and expires at 7am on Sunday.

It comes on top of a general warm weather advisory for the entire country which began on Wednesday and continues until Tuesday.

The UV Index is also expected to be high to very high, with Met Éireann advising of further possible “tropical nights” over the weekend and some thunderstorms.

The advisory comes with concerns over potential droughts and wildfires.

Met Éireann said some areas could officially be experiencing heatwave conditions – if their local weather station records a fifth consecutive summer day of 25C or more.

The UK Met Office said temperatures of 27C or 28C are possible in Northern Ireland on Friday, with values into the mid-20s over the weekend.