Met Eireann has extended its weather warning to the whole of Ireland as temperatures could hit a sweltering 30 degrees.
The national forecaster issued two Status Yellow alerts for high temperatures with one warning valid for Leinster and Munster from 12pm today until 12pm on Friday. A second warning will come into place from 12pm on Friday until 6am on Sunday. It is valid for the whole country.
A forecaster warned: "Very warm or hot today with maximum temperatures generally of 27 to 29 degrees and locally higher. Warm tonight with temperatures generally staying above 15 degrees. Daytime temperatures may not be as high in coastal areas due to sea breezes."
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Some experts say temperatures could hit as high as 33 degrees — near the all-time record for the hottest day which currently stands at 33.3 degrees. "It would also exceed the August high which would be likely to be broken over the coming days!" Weather Alerts Ireland said.
However, a dramatic change is on the way as heavy showers and thundery downpours could lash the country. Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather said: "The dry spell could come to an end with a bang on Sunday as there is a risk of thunderstorms and heavy showers. Looking cooler from Monday with more heavy showers also."
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