A new high of a 30.5 degrees record was broken yesterday.
We're in for another day of scorching temperatures.
A new record was set yesterday for the month of May when a new high of 30.5 degrees was broken at Shannon Airport.
Met Eireann say maximum highs in excess of 27 degrees can be expected again today, with Status Yellow alerts for high temperatures in place in Laois and Offaly and six other counties Kilkenny, Tipperary, Galway, Clare, Kerry, and Limerick until 6pm this evening.
Andrew Doran Sherlock from Met Eireann says we could also be facing some very severe thunderstorms:
A Status Orange thunderstorm warning's been issued for Cork.
It's in effect until 4pm, while four other counties, Kerry, Limerick, Waterford and Wexford, are under a yellow alert until 7pm.
Separately, eight counties in the midlands, west and south are under a Status Yellow high temperature warning until 6pm.
Met Eireann is forecasting highs of 31 degrees.
Senior Climatologist at Met Éireann, Dr Pádraig Flattery says climate change is resulting in more extreme weather conditions:
People are being warned prolonged exposure to UV rays can damage the eyes and increase the risk of conditions including cataracts and macular degeneration.
Tracy Harte manages Collette Kelley Opticians in Longford - she says there are plenty of reasons to make sunglasses part of a daily routine:
Westmeath Students Aim For STEM Racing World Championships In Singapore
Bog Trotters Festival Returns To Offaly For 2026
Midlands African Groups Call For Greater Garda Engagement After Death Of Yves Sakila
Midlands Communities Ready For Greener Transport Future
Plans Advance For Co-Op Redevelopment In Offaly Town
Laois Commuters Willing To Take €10k Paycut To Work Closer To Home
Esker House Domestic Violence Support Service Expands Services Across Westmeath
Offaly Livestock Show To Celebrate 35th Anniversary This Year
Offaly Town Hosting 'Open House' For Projects
Planning Permission Granted for Laois Apart-Hotel
It's Essential To Have People Living In Rural Ireland - IFA President
Midlands MEP Wants Taskforce For €5bn Masterplan
Planned Works To Affect Water Supply In Laois And Offaly
FTD Brothers To Complete 32-Marathon Challenge Today
Farmers’ Can't Face Further Cuts - Sorca Clarke
Midlands Teenager Missing
Gardaí Patrolling Shooting Threatened Schools
Overnight Water Restrictions Introduced In Laois Due To Low Reservoir Levels
Midlands Minister Reveals Suicide Attempt At Launch Of New National Prevention Strategy
Ireland Urged To Focus On Competitiveness And Budget During EU Presidency