A status yellow high temperature warning has been issued for Leinster and Munster.
It will be in place from midday on Thursday until 6am on Sunday morning with Met Eireann saying temperatures could reach as high as 29 degrees
A weather advisory for the entire country is in place for hot weather until Monday.
Met Eireann says: "Very warm or hot on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with maximum temperatures generally of 27 to 29 degrees. Warm at night with temperatures generally staying above 15 degrees. Daytime temperatures may not be as high in coastal areas due to sea breezes.
"Impacts: Heat stress, especially for the more vulnerable of the population, High Solar UV index, Risk of water related incidents."
Status Yellow - High Temperature warning for Leinster & Munster ⚠️
• Heat stress, especially for the more vulnerable of the population
• High Solar UV index
• Risk of water related incidents
Valid: 12:00 Thursday 11/08/2022 to 06:00 Sunday 14/08/2022https://t.co/7aDQTqTyEp pic.twitter.com/jW5rrSw6Ck— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) August 9, 2022
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