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Met Éireann Weather Warning
Maximum temperatures in excess of 27°C
Potential Impacts:
• Water safety issues due to increased use of lakes, beaches and waterways
• Heat stress
• Forest fires
• Drought
Valid: 12:00 Friday 17/07/2026 to 20:00 Friday 17/07/2026
Issued: 07:45 Thursday 16/07/2026
Northerly winds will reach force 6 at times.
Valid: 15:00 Friday 17/07/2026 to 02:00 Saturday 18/07/2026
Issued: 11:00 Friday 17/07/2026
While temperatures will fall back somewhat from recent high levels, impacts will still be felt from the prolonged spell of very warm or hot and dry weather.
Please check met.ie website and app for updates to forecasts as well as www.watersafety.ie and www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and the-marine
Potential impacts
• Water safety issues due to increased use of waterways, lakes and beaches
• Some heat stress and dehydration, especially for the vulnerable and elderly
• Potential disruption to public transport
• Animal welfare issues
• Drought concerns
• Wildfires and forest fires
Valid: 00:00 Wednesday 08/07/2026 to 00:00 Monday 20/07/2026
Issued: 15:17 Monday 06/07/2026
Updated at: 13:54 Friday 17/07/2026