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Met Éireann Issues High Temperature Warning

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NOW here’s a relatively pleasant change.

While we’re used to wind and rain warnings over the summer months, here’s something completely different from Met Éireann this morning.

They have issued a Status Yellow – High Temperature warning for Ireland to take effect from tomorrow.

They say there will be very warm and humid weather on Thursday and Friday with daytime temperatures in excess of 27 degrees in many areas away from coasts with night time temperatures not falling below 15 degrees.

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Potential impacts include heat stress, uncomfortable sleeping conditions and the risk of water related incidents. The warning is valid from 8am tomorrow to 8am on Saturday.

Judging by the predicted temperatures for the Tralee area, tomorrow will be a humid day with sunny spells and temperatures reaching 27 degrees during the day and 20 at night.

It’ll be a sunny Friday morning but clouding over in the afternoon with temperatures still reaching 25 degrees.

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Status Yellow High Temperature Warning Issued For Three Days

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MET Eireann has issued a Status Yellow High Temperature warning for Ireland for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Over those three days, exceptionally warm weather will occur over Ireland with daytime temperatures of 25 to 30 degrees generally and possibly up to 32 degrees in places on Monday. Night time temperatures will range from 15 to 20 degrees.

Met Eireann says the impact of this weather will be;
• Heat stress, especially for the more vulnerable of the population
• High Solar UV index
• Risk of water related incidents

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The warning is valid from 6am on Sunday until 9pm on Tuesday. However, the predicted temperatures for Kerry over those three days have come down since yesterday on the Met.ie website.

Now it looks like temperatures will not exceed 30ºC on Monday, while Tuesday will be a much milder day with temperatures in the high teens and showers likely.

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RSA Issues Advice To Road Users Ahead Of High Temperatures

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THE Road Safety Authority (RSA), is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads from Sunday to Tuesday in the wake of Met Eireann issuing a weather advisory for High Temperatures.

Kerry and indeed the rest of Ireland will experience a hot spell over the weekend and into early next week.

Day time temperatures will widely reach the high twenties, possibly exceeding 30 degrees in some locations in Kerry.

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In high temperatures the RSA is advising road users, particularly drivers, to be aware of the dangers posed by ‘sun glare’.

Sun glare can result in drivers being temporarily dazzled or blinded by the intensity and brightness of the sun.

As clear sunny conditions and high temperatures are forecast over the next number of days, the RSA is advising drivers to:

• Reduce the risk from sun glare and of being dazzled by wearing sun glasses. Be aware of the dangers of sun glare when travelling east in the mornings and west later in the day.

• Be prepared and ensure you have adequate supplies of water, any delays to journeys could result in road users being stuck in traffic for a period time in hot conditions. Children and pets are particularly at risk during these hot spells of weather.

• Ensure your windscreen is clear of grease or grime inside and out. Make sure you have plenty of window washer fluid to clear flies/insects and excess dust from the road when driving.

• Watch out for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and motorcyclists. Slow down and allow extra space when passing.

Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists are advised to:

• Beware of the dangers that sun glare can cause, especially when crossing the road and at junctions.

• Follow current health messaging around the use of sun block when out walking and cycling.

The impact of high temperatures on roads.

• Road surface temperatures will rise significantly in the hot weather and surface dressed roads (“tar and chips”) will be prone to softening of the bitumen. This will lead to bitumen slicks occurring on more minor roads.  Road users are advised to slow down and exercise caution when braking in such situations.