Ireland's All-Time Temperature Record of 33.3°C May Break Thursday
Ireland's Met Éireann predicts temperatures will peak Thursday, potentially breaking the 1887 record of 33.3°C. A Status Yellow warning is active until Friday 9 am. Authorities urge caution, especially for the elderly, and warn against unsupervised swimming during the heatwave.
Met Éireann forecasts Ireland's high temperatures will peak Thursday, with potential to break the all-time record of 33.3°C set in Kilkenny on June 26, 1887. A Status Yellow high temperature warning is in effect for all of Ireland until 9 am Friday. Temperatures today could reach 28°C, while Thursday may see 33°C, most likely in Connacht. More broadly, the midlands and west could experience 31-32°C.
Temperatures will begin to fall Thursday night into Friday, with a chance of thunderstorms in the northwest. If thunderstorms occur, temperatures might not reach projected highs. By the weekend, temperatures will cool to regular Atlantic-driven air, though future summers are projected to have increased heat waves and temperature extremes.
The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management urged caution during the heat. Director Mr. Leonard advised checking on elderly neighbors, ensuring they have cold drinks and cool homes. He also warned against swimming without a lifeguard and highlighted hidden hazards in lakes, reservoirs, and disused quarries.