Ireland is set for another scorcher today as Met Éireann forecasts temperatures of up to 28C alongside “long spells of sunshine” across much of the country.
The warm spell comes after temperatures hit 24.9C in Phoenix Park, Dublin on Sunday, which the national forecaster said is provisionally the highest temperature recorded so far this year.
Much of the country is expected to enjoy dry, settled conditions today, with the warmest weather focused across Leinster and Munster. While some mist and fog patches lingered early this morning, they are expected to clear quickly, although sea fog and low cloud may continue along some western and northern coastal areas.
In its latest forecast, Met Éireann said: “Warm and dry today with long spells of sunshine. While mist and fog patches will continue to clear this morning, some sea fog or low cloud is possible through the day, especially along western and northern coasts. Highest temperatures of 23 to 28 degrees generally, warmest in Leinster and Munster, but a littler cooler near western and northern coasts. All with light variable breezes.”
The forecaster said the warm conditions will continue tonight, with temperatures remaining unusually mild overnight.
“Dry and mild tonight with long clear spells for most, a bit cloudier in the north and west. Some mist and fog patches will develop too. Temperatures will not fall below 10 to 15 degrees in light northerly or variable breezes.”
The sunny spell is also expected to continue into Tuesday, with temperatures once again climbing into the high twenties in some parts of the country.
“Warm or very warm tomorrow. Mist and fog patches will clear early on to leave a dry day with long spells of sunshine and just the chance of an isolated shower. Highest temperatures will generally range between 20 and 28 degrees, lowest in Ulster, especially near coasts where it will be cooler. It will be warmer in parts of Munster and south Leinster where temperatures could reach higher locally.”
Elsewhere, Met Éireann said pollen levels are expected to remain “moderate” nationwide today, with tree pollen at medium concentrations and grass pollen reaching moderate to high levels in places.
The forecaster added: *“It will be dry and although some cloud will affect the northern half of the country at times, there will be plenty of warm or very warm sunshine overall.
“It will be cooler than this along north-facing coasts.”*
The hottest conditions are expected across counties in Munster and Leinster, including Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford, Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow.
However, the current heatwave conditions may not last for much longer, with Met Éireann warning temperatures are expected to ease later this week and that showers could begin to develop once again.
