LIVE: Warm weather to continue in Waterford as Met Éireann issues new warning

The warm weather is set to continue in Waterford as Met Éireann has issued a new Status Yellow warning for the county.

The current warning for high temperatures is due to expire at 6am on Friday morning.

However, a new Status Yellow warning has now been issued, which will be in place from 12 noon until 8pm on Friday.

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 counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Wexford, Cork, Limerick and Tipperary.