Scorching few days ahead as Ireland basks in sunshine

Weather update from Met Éireann

Remaining hot for the rest of the weekend with temperatures topping 30 today and tomorrow but falling back towards normal early next week. Scattered showers on Sunday will mark a change to more changeable conditions next week.

That's the latest weather outlook from Met Éireann as the current heatwave continues and Ireland basks in glorious sunshine.

Today will be a hot, dry and sunny day with highest temperatures generally between 25 to 30 degrees, possibly reaching the low 30s in a few inland spots of Leinster or Munster. Not as warm near coasts, with sea breezes developing in the afternoon. Winds will be light elsewhere. Fog may linger in some coastal areas also.

A warm night tonight with temperatures generally not falling below 13 to 17 degrees. Dry and largely clear with some patches of mist and fog developing in a light breeze.

Another hot, sunny and dry day tomorrow with highest temperatures reaching 26 to 31 degrees, potentially hotter in a few parts of Leinster and Munster. There is the chance of an isolated shower developing. Generally light northeast winds but a sea breeze will develop, keeping temperatures slightly lower near coasts.

A warm night on Saturday with temperatures not dropping below 15 to 18 degrees. Staying dry and clear with light winds. Some mist and fog patches will develop.

A dry and sunny start to Sunday but cloud will bubble up in some areas through the day, bringing scattered showers, possibly heavy in places. Remaining very warm or hot with highest temperatures of 24 degrees in the northwest to 28 or 29 degrees in the southeast in light winds.

Warm and humid on Sunda night with scattered showers, possibly remaining heavy in some places. Temperatures generally between 13 and 17 degrees in light winds.

A cloudier day overall on Monday with scattered showers, potentially heavy for some. Temperatures beginning to recede with highest temperatures of 18 degrees in the north to 24 degrees in the south. Light to moderate northerly winds.

A cooler and cloudier day once again on Tuesday with scattered showers. Highest temperatures around average in the high teens or low twenties in a moderate northerly breeze.

Further outlook: Feeling much fresher for the rest of the coming week with temperatures generally in the high teens or low twenties. Low pressure will bring further showers at times.