Highest temperature in Ireland

2022 - 7 - 18

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Dublin Airport records new high of 28.9 degrees as Ireland braces ... (The Irish Times)

Dublin Airport has recorded its highest temperature since records began almost 80 years ago and it may get hotter this afternoon.

It will be cooler further west with highs of 16 to 22 degrees. However, she said the highest temperatures today will be “in the same ballpark”. The all-time record there is 30.6 degrees. The weather is expected to continue to be very warm over the eastern half of the country on Tuesday but temperatures will drop to 22 to 26 degrees. Records at the station stretch back to 1943. Met Éireann head of forecasting Evelyn Cusack said Monday will be the hottest day of the “mini-heatwave”, though Tuesday will be another very hot day over parts of Leinster. A heatwave is defined as five consecutive days with temperatures over 25 degrees.

Met Éireann Ireland forecast: Temperatures hit 33C - smashing July ... (Independent.ie)

Temperatures in Dublin have hit 33C, smashing July records and making it the hottest day of the year for the 21st and 20th century as a mini-heatwave grips ...

“This is a very, very hot day, it’s going to be probably the hottest day of the summer. The forecaster predicts that temperatures will return to normal from Wednesday onwards with a fair amount of dry weather and a few showers for the rest of the week. Temperatures will return to average on Wednesday with a mix of cloud and sunny spells and some scattered light showers during the morning, becoming mostly confined to western fringes during the afternoon. To the west it will be cloudier with some showery outbreaks of rain mostly along Atlantic coasts, and the chance of a few heavy bursts. There will be highest temperatures of between 16C to 20C generally, warmest in the southeast in mostly moderate northwest winds, fresh along Atlantic coasts. In the east there will be hazy sunny spells and the chance of a few isolated heavy showers or thunderstorms developing throughout the day. Tuesday will continue very warm over the eastern half of the country with highest temperatures of between 22C to 26C. It will be cooler further west with highs of 16C to 22C. It will be mainly dry with a mix of cloud and some clear spells, but a few showers could develop in the west by morning. “During tomorrow, it’s going to be really warm and humid across Leinster, a little bit fresher weather will be coming in from the Atlantic and there’s a risk of thunderstorms breaking out especially across Leinster tomorrow." The forecaster has warned people to be aware of heat stress, the risk of water related incidents and the high solar UV index, especially for the more vulnerable of the population. "This is a new all-time national record for the month of July, and the highest air temperature recorded in Ireland the 20th and 21st centuries." Temperatures in Dublin have hit 33C, smashing July records and making it the hottest day of the year for the 21st and 20th century as a mini-heatwave grips Ireland.

Ireland weather: Record-breaking temperatures hit Dublin as Met ... (Irish Mirror)

Temperatures soared over the weekend and now appear to be hitting their peak, with Met Eireann confirming that a long-standing record had been smashed in ...

Irish Water currently have a programme of works ongoing in a number of treatment plants in the region to cater for greater demand in the short to medium term." Irish Water is also closely monitoring a number of other schemes including Letterkenny in Donegal and areas in West Galway, Cork, Limerick and Waterford. "Supplies in the Greater Dublin Area are healthy, but we have seen demand for treated water increase by 4% on average in the last week alone.

Hottest day of the year: Temperature hits 33C — a new all-time ... (Irish Examiner)

A new record temperature for July has been set in Dublin as the country faces another sweltering day. The latest data from Met Éireann shows that a temperature ...

In dramatic images posted online, a wall of black smoke could be seen rolling towards the Atlantic on a stretch of Bordeaux’s coast that is prized by surfers from around the world. With a high UV index, people should wear appropriate SPF and remember to reapply throughout the day and after swimming. "I'm not telling people to be scared. "There is certainly a chance that we could see the all-time records of 33.3C broken. Elsewhere, smoke blanketed the skyline above a mass of singed trees in images shared by French firefighters. The highest temperature ever recorded for Ireland was 33.3C at Kilkenny Castle in June 1887. Scientists at the Met Office have said the 40C prediction is a result of climate change, warning that the 40C figure “could be as much as 10 times more likely in the current climate than under a natural climate unaffected by human influence”. The Irish Coastguard is warning people not to swim in an area they are not familiar with. People should try to keep in the shade when outdoors and ensure that they are well hydrated. "It is not just the temperature, it is definitely the duration and the fact that you don't get any respite overnight," said Prof Tipton. The areas most at risk of drought are mainly in the Midlands and southeast of the country including: Family and friends are encouraged to check in on vulnerable people to ensure that they are staying safe and hydrated.

The hottest temperature in Ireland in the 21st century has officially ... (JOE)

The joint second-highest temperature in Irish history – and hottest ever in Dublin – is very much upon us. Well, it's official. It's a scorcher.

- Seek shade such as sitting in the cover of trees to avoid direct sunlight, especially between 11am and 3pm. Keep babies and children out of direct sunlight. Phoenix Park has broken the highest 21st temperature record with 33.0°C which is Ireland’s highest of 2022 so far and 12.8°C above normal. - Slop on sunscreen on sun-exposed areas using SPF minimum 30+ for adults and 50+ for children which has high UVA protection and is water-resistant. This is only 0.3°C below the all-time 135 year old record set at Kilkenny Castle in 1887. Sunscreen cannot provide 100% protection, it should be used alongside other protective measures such as clothing and shade.

WEATHER: Highest temperature since 1887 officially recorded in ... (Leinster Express)

Dublin's Phoenix Park has officially broken the highest 20th and 21st air temperature record with 33.0°C which is Ireland's highest of 2022 so fa...

Phoenix Park has broken the highest 21st temperature record with 33.0°C which is Ireland’s highest of 2022 so far and 12.8°C above normal. This is only 0.3°C below the all-time 135 year old record set at Kilkenny Castle in 1887. Dublin's Phoenix Park has officially broken the highest 20th and 21st air temperature record with 33.0°C which is Ireland’s highest of 2022 so far and 12.8°C above normal.