A weather warning has been issued for high temperatures in Galway this weekend and into next week, expected to reach as high as 29 degrees in places on Sunday.
The status yellow high temperature warning has been issued for Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Galway, Mayo, Kilkenny, Laois, and Offaly.
Maximum temperatures in excess of 27°C combined with overnight temperature minimums in excess of 15°C.
The warning will be in place from 1pm Sunday until 7am next Tuesday, with the hottest conditions expected on Sunday. Inland areas will fare slightly better than the west coast according to Met Eireann.
The high temperature comes with dangers in the form of water safety problems due to more people spending time at lakes, beaches, and waterways, and a possibility of forest fires.
The heat will also create uncomfortable sleeping conditions and possible heat stress for many.
Temperatures today are expected to reach highs of 26 degrees in Galway. Much of the country is already under a weather warning which was issued on Friday.
