LIVE: Met Éireann issues further Status Yellow weather warning for Waterford

Met Éireann has issued a further Status Yellow weather warning for Waterford.

The warning for high temperatures will come into effect at 12 noon on Wednesday and will remain in place until 6am on Friday morning.

Maximum temperatures in excess of 27°C are expected and will be combined with overnight minimum temperatures in excess of 15°C.

Met Éireann has warned of potential impacts including uncomfortable sleeping conditions and heat stress.

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It has also warned of water safety issues due to increased use of lakes/beaches.

The warning is also in place for the other Munster counties, Connaught, Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan and Donegal.