Record high for May is broken (again) as temperature reaches 30.5 degrees
Met Éireann said temperatures could reach 30C in some parts of the country today.
THE RECORD HIGH temperature for the month of May in Ireland has been provisionally broken once again, with Met Éireann recording 30.5C at its Shannon Airport climate station.
The record was previous record was only set yesterday, when a temperature of 28.6C was recorded again at Shannon Airport.
The high temperatures come as a status yellow high temperature warning has been in effect for eight counties from midday.
The warning for counties Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Galway, Kilkenny, Laois and Offaly will remain in place until 6pm on Wednesday.
The national forecaster said maximum temperatures are expected to be in excess of 27C in those counties, combined with lowest nighttime temperatures in excess of 15C.
This could lead to water-safety issues due to increased use of lakes and beaches and the possibility of forest fires, as well as uncomfortable sleeping conditions and heat stress.
Meteorologist Gerry Murphy said people should make the most of the next two days, as temperatures will be cooler for the rest of the week.
He also told RTÉ: “Today the southern half of the country, once again, will be hottest.
“Tomorrow, the winds will come from the east, which means the western half of the country will be hottest.”

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