Kilkenny national temperature record under threat as Ireland swelters
The previous highest temperature recorded in the Republic of Ireland was 33.3C at Kilkenny Caste on June 26, 1887
A nationwide high temperature warning for the Republic of Ireland has been extended into Saturday.
The status yellow warning came into effect at midday on Tuesday and was originally due to expire at 9am on Friday.
On Thursday morning, national weather agency Met Éireann extended the warning until 9am on Saturday.
The development came as Met Éireann meteorologist Gerry Murphy said the country’s record temperature would be “challenged” on Thursday.
The previous highest temperature recorded in the Republic of Ireland was 33.3C at Kilkenny Caste on June 26, 1887.
Meanwhile, a thunderstorm warning has been issued for six counties in the Republic of Ireland.
Met Éireann said thunderstorms developing from Thursday and overnight into Friday also came with the risk of “torrential downpours and localised flooding”.
The warning applies to Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, and Sligo between 3pm on Thursday and 6pm on Friday.
Met Éireann said possible impacts include localised flooding, lightning damage, hail, hazardous driving conditions, and gusty winds.