Hot weather to continue today but change on the way

The good weather will continue today
Hot weather to continue today but change on the way

All smiles in the River Shannon waters at Ballyleague yesterday. Pictures: Gerry Faughnan

The spell of hot weather is set to continue today, Wednesday, but a change is on the way.

Head over heels for the hot weather in Ballyleague yesterday!
Head over heels for the hot weather in Ballyleague yesterday!

Temperatures are set to rise to between 24 and 29 degrees in many areas.

However, Met Éireann’s forecast for Connacht is warning of scattered thunderstorms moving northwards from the south during the late afternoon and evening.

Plenty of fun in Ballyleague yesterday as people enjoyed the good weather.
Plenty of fun in Ballyleague yesterday as people enjoyed the good weather.

Thursday is set to be mostly cloudy with patchy light rain, drizzle and mist expected. 

Ballyleague and many other water spots proved popular yesterday as the county basked in sunshine.
Ballyleague and many other water spots proved popular yesterday as the county basked in sunshine.

A much cooler day is expected tomorrow with highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees generally.

Enjoying the water in Ballyleague yesterday.
Enjoying the water in Ballyleague yesterday.

However, there will still be a lot of dry weather and limited sunny spells will break through.

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