High temperature weather warning issued for County Roscommon

Temperatures of more than 27 degrees  celsius are expected
High temperature weather warning issued for County Roscommon

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A high temperature weather warning has been issued for County Roscommon.

Met Éireann issued the warning this morning for the county as well as for Westmeath, Offaly, Longford, Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Louth, Meath, Cavan, Monaghan, and Tipperary.

The forecaster is warning that maximum temperatures in excess of 27°C combined with night-time temperatures in excess of 15°C are expected.

The potential impacts could include water safety issues due to increased use of lakes/beaches, possible forest fires, uncomfortable sleeping conditions, and heat stress 

The warning will come into effect at noon tomorrow until 6.00 am on Saturday morning.

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