Met Eireann’s new weather presenter has encouraged sun lovers to enjoy the summer sizzler, as it may only last a week.
The State forecaster signalled a heatwave with 25C temperatures on the way and Bonnie Diamond, 33, says we should all enjoy the BBQ conditions.
Bonnie told the Irish Mirror: “There is definitely a summer spell on the way, which is great news and it looks set to stick around.
“The cloud that we’ve had is going away and we’re getting more sunshine and warmer temperatures.
“After next week, we cannot say what is going to happen.
“So definitely get out and enjoy it, but if you are anything like me, you need to put on sun cream for protection.
“We all have to be careful and take care in the sun – but grab the summer while you can.”
Bonnie delivered her first weather presentation on RTE last month and Met Eireann tweeted its good luck to her and wrote “meet Bonnie, our new presenter”.
RTE revealed that Bonnie fell in love with studying the weather when she was growing up on her family’s farm in Derry.
She later joined the UK Met Office as a trainee meteorologist in 2014, then joined Met Eireann in 2020, and became a part of Donnybrook’s weather team last year.
Ireland’s hot spell is thanks to the jet stream moving above us and with a high-pressure weather front building up over the Azores, temperatures could hit the high 20s next week.
They are set to reach the mid-20s this weekend.
With heatwaves defined as either five consecutive days of above average seasonal temperatures or readings above 25 degrees Celsius, the State forecaster is keeping a “watching brief” for the first heatwave of the year.
The hot conditions are due to last until the end of next week – and Bonnie hopes it does not amount to a one-week summer.
She said: “After next week, we cannot say what is going to happen.”
Met Eireann has issued its latest bulletin for the next five days.
Friday and Saturday could see highs of 23C, especially in the southeast, while temperatures could hit 24C “across Leinster and Munster” on Sunday.
A spokesperson added: “Monday will be warm, dry and sunny in most areas with highest temperatures of 21C to 25C, warmest in the midlands.
“The further outlook shows rain extending to most areas on Tuesday, but returning to mostly dry conditions for the middle of next week.
“Daytime temperatures will remain at or above average in most places.”
Meanwhile, animal welfare groups like the Dogs Trust are warning pet owners to take extra care amid the soaring temperatures.
A spokesperson for the Dogs Trust said: “Be sure not to over exercise your dog and bring plenty of fresh water with you if you’re going for a walk.
“Don’t allow your dog to get too much sun. Just like people, they can get sunburnt too – especially dogs with white or very thin coats.”
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