High temperature advisory extended for weekend

By Cillian Sherlock, Press Association

A nationwide high-temperature advisory has been extended for the entire weekend.

Forecasting agency Met Éireann said that the impact of the prolonged spell of hot and dry weather would continue, despite temperatures falling “somewhat from recent high levels”.

Potential impacts include water safety issues because of increased use of waterways, lakes and beaches; some heat stress and dehydration, especially for the vulnerable and elderly; public transport disruption; animal welfare concerns; and potential droughts and wildfires.

The advisory started on Wednesday last week and has now been extended to expire at the end of Sunday.

In addition, a status yellow high temperature warning applies to Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Wexford, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford until 2am – with temperatures in excess of 27C.

Several areas of the country officially declared heatwaves during the spell of high temperatures.

Parts of south Tipperary, Wexford, Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow were also placed under a hosepipe ban from Thursday until August 26th.

The expected maximum temperature in Northern Ireland on Friday was 24C.