Some parts of Ireland will enjoy a one-day heatwave on Friday with temperatures set to peak at 24C for the hottest day of the year so far.
But the sizzling conditions are set to be confined to the southeast of the country with highest temperatures occurring early in the day in Munster and southeast Leinster.
Forecasters have said things are set to be relatively warm today as well as the country heats up for Friday's blast of heat.