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Dublin: 15°C Thursday 6 October 2022

#Heatwave

# heatwave - Sunday 14 August, 2022

Status Orange: Met Éireann upgrades thunderstorm warning for Ireland
# Heatwave
# Heatwave

Status Orange: Met Éireann upgrades thunderstorm warning for Ireland

Updated Aug 14th 2022, 12:13 PM 162,529 Views 32 Comments

The warning comes into effect at 3pm today.

# heatwave - Friday 12 August, 2022

Carlow hits 31.7 degrees to provisionally break Ireland's all-time August high temperature record
# Hot Hot Hot
# Hot Hot Hot

Carlow hits 31.7 degrees to provisionally break Ireland's all-time August high temperature record

Updated Aug 12th 2022, 4:50 PM 55,941 Views 33 Comments

The mercury hit 30.5 degrees in Carlow yesterday.

# heatwave - Thursday 11 August, 2022

Puck Fair goat has been let down from its cage due to heatwave
# GOAT DOWN
# GOAT DOWN

Puck Fair goat has been let down from its cage due to heatwave

Updated Aug 11th 2022, 2:26 PM 42,440 Views 55 Comments

Before the festival began organisers announced that the goat would have a fan in its cage during its three days in its cage.

# heatwave - Monday 8 August, 2022

Temperatures to stay in the 20s for most of this week ahead of possible heatwave
# Heating Up
# Heating Up

Temperatures to stay in the 20s for most of this week ahead of possible heatwave

Aug 8th 2022, 9:37 AM 21,486 Views 9 Comments

Met Éireann said this week will be sunny and dry for the most part across the country.

# heatwave - Sunday 24 July, 2022

Greek firefighters continue to battle major wildfires amid heatwave
# Greece
# Greece

Greek firefighters continue to battle major wildfires amid heatwave

Jul 24th 2022, 3:40 PM 11,083 Views 1 Comment

Temperatures were set to rise to 42 degrees Celsius in some regions.

# heatwave - Tuesday 19 July, 2022

Number of casualties and houses destroyed in fires across London unknown
# Heatwave
# Heatwave

Number of casualties and houses destroyed in fires across London unknown

Updated Jul 19th 2022, 9:10 PM 59,206 Views 17 Comments

Two “large-scale” incidents took place in Upminster and the village of Wennington, east London today.

# heatwave - Monday 18 July, 2022

Ireland records hottest temperature in 135 years as Dublin hits a record 33°C
# Warning
# Warning

Ireland records hottest temperature in 135 years as Dublin hits a record 33°C

Updated Jul 18th 2022, 9:40 PM 163,265 Views 129 Comments
  • The temperature in Phoenix Park is second only to the record of 33.3°C measured in Kilkenny Castle in June 1887.
  • Today's high of 33°C is the highest ever recorded temperature nationally for July and the highest ever recorded in Dublin.
  • The public have been warned that there is a significant risk of heat stress and heat exhaustion.

# heatwave - Sunday 17 July, 2022

UK's Johnson went on country weekend instead of attending emergency heatwave briefing
# Crisis
# Crisis

UK's Johnson went on country weekend instead of attending emergency heatwave briefing

Jul 17th 2022, 4:39 PM 55,308 Views 29 Comments

The revelation comes as Penny Mordaunt fends off criticism in her bid to replace Johnson.

# heatwave - Friday 15 July, 2022

Concerns raised for homeless population amid warnings of 'exceptionally' high temperatures next week
# Rough Sleepers
# Rough Sleepers

Concerns raised for homeless population amid warnings of 'exceptionally' high temperatures next week

Jul 15th 2022, 6:33 PM 14,393 Views 25 Comments

Major worries for rough sleepers include sunburn, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

10,000 evacuated as wildfires ravage pine forests in south-west France
# France
# France

10,000 evacuated as wildfires ravage pine forests in south-west France

Jul 15th 2022, 1:46 PM 15,785 Views 5 Comments

One of the fires is in woodlands just south of the resort town of Arcachon.

# heatwave - Wednesday 13 July, 2022

Britain facing record temperatures as public warned of widespread disruption
# Heatwave
# Heatwave

Britain facing record temperatures as public warned of widespread disruption

Jul 13th 2022, 7:24 AM 27,329 Views 10 Comments

Temperatures could break a record of 38.7C as the heatwave continues.

# heatwave - Sunday 10 July, 2022

Portugal battles forest fires amid heatwave
# Portugal
# Portugal

Portugal battles forest fires amid heatwave

Jul 10th 2022, 5:00 PM 26,095 Views 5 Comments

The fires have been burning in several areas since Thursday, destroying at least two homes.

# heatwave - Tuesday 5 July, 2022

Heatwave follows flooding in China as changing weather patterns wreak havoc
# Climate Change
# Climate Change

Heatwave follows flooding in China as changing weather patterns wreak havoc

Jul 5th 2022, 11:12 AM 9,502 Views 7 Comments

Troubling weather patterns worldwide have ‘all the hallmarks of climate change’, say scientists.

# heatwave - Wednesday 22 June, 2022

Europe heatwaves: Ireland unlikely to see 40+ degrees 'anytime soon', climate expert says
# CLIMATE CRISIS
# CLIMATE CRISIS

Europe heatwaves: Ireland unlikely to see 40+ degrees 'anytime soon', climate expert says

Jun 22nd 2022, 12:05 AM 29,602 Views 49 Comments
  • Countries like Spain and France have been experiencing a blistering June heatwave.
  • Heatwaves occurring earlier in the year can be expected with climate change.
  • But Ireland will not see the intense heat of 40+ degrees "anytime soon", an expert said.

# heatwave - Monday 20 June, 2022

Firefighters battle wildfires as Europe is hit by heatwave
# Wildfires
# Wildfires

Firefighters battle wildfires as Europe is hit by heatwave

Updated Jun 20th 2022, 7:45 AM 29,289 Views 5 Comments

The worst damage was in Spain’s Zamora province, but three villages in Germany had to be evacuated because of an approaching blaze.

# heatwave - Saturday 18 June, 2022

European countries prepare for blistering weekend heatwave
# June Heatwave
# June Heatwave

European countries prepare for blistering weekend heatwave

Jun 18th 2022, 9:18 AM 34,576 Views 23 Comments

Temperatures had already nudged over 40 degrees Celsius in parts of France yesterday.

# heatwave - Wednesday 15 June, 2022

Spain sizzles in unseasonal heatwave for second time in two months
# Scorching
# Scorching

Spain sizzles in unseasonal heatwave for second time in two months

Jun 15th 2022, 2:46 PM 24,259 Views 11 Comments

Temperature warnings are in place for most of the country with highs of more than 40 degrees, an unusual sight for June.

# heatwave - Monday 23 May, 2022

Temperatures start to ease in Spain after hitting unusual highs for May
# Heatwave
# Heatwave

Temperatures start to ease in Spain after hitting unusual highs for May

May 23rd 2022, 6:41 PM 23,521 Views 9 Comments

However, the national forecaster has warned that the risk of fires remains high in many areas.

# heatwave - Friday 20 May, 2022

Spain experiences extreme temperatures in early summer heatwave
# Sizzling
# Sizzling

Spain experiences extreme temperatures in early summer heatwave

May 20th 2022, 4:07 PM 46,365 Views 16 Comments

Temperatures are expected to hit 39 degrees Celsius in some areas.

# heatwave - Friday 13 May, 2022

Temperatures close to 50 degrees in Pakistan during major South-Asia heatwave
# Climate Change
# Climate Change

Temperatures close to 50 degrees in Pakistan during major South-Asia heatwave

May 13th 2022, 4:57 PM 13,725 Views 18 Comments

“It’s like fire burning all around,” said labourer Shafi Mohammad, who is from a village where residents struggle to find drinking water.

# heatwave - Thursday 28 April, 2022

Early heatwave hits India and Pakistan as temperatures hit 45C causing rubbish dumps to burn
# Heatwave
# Heatwave

Early heatwave hits India and Pakistan as temperatures hit 45C causing rubbish dumps to burn

Apr 28th 2022, 5:41 PM 20,715 Views 0 Comments

Heatwaves have killed over 6,500 people in India since 2010.

# heatwave - Friday 31 December, 2021

Ireland has hottest autumn on record, 'in line with human-caused climate change'
# Weather
# Weather

Ireland has hottest autumn on record, 'in line with human-caused climate change'

Dec 31st 2021, 2:03 PM 18,035 Views 39 Comments

Several temperature records were broken in 2021, Met Éireann has confirmed.

# heatwave - Wednesday 11 August, 2021

New heat record in Sicily as 'Lucifer' sweeps over Italy
# Anticyclone
# Anticyclone

New heat record in Sicily as 'Lucifer' sweeps over Italy

Aug 11th 2021, 7:59 PM 63,618 Views 32 Comments

Firefighters said earlier today they had recorded 300 interventions in the past 12 hours.

# heatwave - Saturday 7 August, 2021

Met Éireann says most of its weather stations recorded their hottest July since 2013
# Heatwave Report
# Heatwave Report

Met Éireann says most of its weather stations recorded their hottest July since 2013

Aug 7th 2021, 6:30 AM 13,486 Views 17 Comments

Temperatures reached 30.8 degrees in Roscommon.

# heatwave - Saturday 24 July, 2021

'Irish temperature records will be broken in the coming years because we're in a climate crisis'
# Heatwave
# Heatwave

'Irish temperature records will be broken in the coming years because we're in a climate crisis'

Jul 24th 2021, 8:00 PM 57,731 Views 85 Comments

# heatwave - Friday 23 July, 2021

Thunderstorm warning upgraded to Status Orange for three counties
# Feelin Hot Hot Hot
# Feelin Hot Hot Hot

Thunderstorm warning upgraded to Status Orange for three counties

Updated Jul 23rd 2021, 4:45 PM 79,887 Views 35 Comments

A Status Yellow thunderstorm and rain warning will be in place for the entire country for an hour tonight.

# heatwave - Thursday 22 July, 2021

Ireland records first 'tropical night' in 20 years, NI breaks temperature record again
# Hot Hot Hot
# Hot Hot Hot

Ireland records first 'tropical night' in 20 years, NI breaks temperature record again

Updated Jul 22nd 2021, 7:07 PM 95,463 Views 62 Comments

Northern Ireland exceeded its highest temperature on record today while it was also the hottest day of the year in the Republic.

# heatwave - Tuesday 20 July, 2021

Status Yellow and Status Orange high temperature warnings take effect across Ireland
# Scorcher
# Scorcher

Status Yellow and Status Orange high temperature warnings take effect across Ireland

Updated Jul 20th 2021, 1:20 PM 96,814 Views 86 Comments
It's official: Evelyn Cusack says we can now call this weather a 'heat wave'
# Hot Hot Hot
# Hot Hot Hot

It's official: Evelyn Cusack says we can now call this weather a 'heat wave'

Updated Jul 20th 2021, 12:51 PM 28,781 Views 23 Comments

The past few days have been absolute scorchers.

'We burn particularly easily': How to keep yourself, your family and your pets safe in the heat
# Hot Weather
# Hot Weather

'We burn particularly easily': How to keep yourself, your family and your pets safe in the heat

Jul 20th 2021, 7:50 AM 28,484 Views 14 Comments

Temperatures are set to remain in the high 20s this week.

# heatwave - Sunday 18 July, 2021

With sweltering heat expected to continue, Met Éireann issues 'high temperature advisory'
# Roasting
# Roasting

With sweltering heat expected to continue, Met Éireann issues 'high temperature advisory'

Jul 18th 2021, 9:18 AM 58,985 Views 66 Comments

High to very high UV levels are expected today and over the coming days.

# heatwave - Saturday 17 July, 2021

29-degree heat makes today the hottest day of the year so far
# Scorchio
# Scorchio

29-degree heat makes today the hottest day of the year so far

Updated Jul 17th 2021, 3:20 PM 43,405 Views 39 Comments

Met Eireann recorded highs of 28.2 degrees in Roscommon.

# heatwave - Friday 16 July, 2021

Today is the hottest day of the year so far, as temperatures reach 27 degrees
# Here Comes The Sun
# Here Comes The Sun

Today is the hottest day of the year so far, as temperatures reach 27 degrees

Updated Jul 16th 2021, 5:25 PM 40,776 Views 26 Comments

The high temperatures and warm weather will continue over the weekend and into next week.

# heatwave - Saturday 3 July, 2021

700 feared dead in Canada as national temperature record of 49.6 degrees is reached
# Canada
# Canada

700 feared dead in Canada as national temperature record of 49.6 degrees is reached

Jul 3rd 2021, 9:13 AM 29,543 Views 12 Comments

Most of the wildfires were caused by lightning strikes.

# heatwave - Thursday 1 July, 2021

Dozens of deaths may be tied to historic US-Canadian heatwave
# Heatwave
# Heatwave

Dozens of deaths may be tied to historic US-Canadian heatwave

Jul 1st 2021, 6:49 AM 10,047 Views 0 Comments

In Vancouver, police have responded to more than 65 sudden deaths since the heatwave began.

# heatwave - Wednesday 30 June, 2021

Unprecedented US heatwave causes blackouts with deaths reported across Northwest
# Heatwave
# Heatwave

Unprecedented US heatwave causes blackouts with deaths reported across Northwest

Jun 30th 2021, 6:50 AM 19,449 Views 7 Comments

Officials said more than a half-dozen deaths in Washington and Oregon may be tied to the intense heat.

# heatwave - Tuesday 29 June, 2021

Record breaking temperatures scorch US Pacific northwest for second consecutive day
# Sweltering
# Sweltering

Record breaking temperatures scorch US Pacific northwest for second consecutive day

Jun 29th 2021, 9:15 AM 21,792 Views 22 Comments

The temperatures were unheard of in a region better known for rain.

# heatwave - Friday 7 August, 2020

The UK could reach record-breaking temperatures today - but there's no heatwave here
# Heatwave
# Heatwave

The UK could reach record-breaking temperatures today - but there's no heatwave here

Aug 7th 2020, 8:33 AM 40,187 Views 42 Comments

Health experts have issued a warning to people in the UK to take care in the sun.

# heatwave - Saturday 21 December, 2019

'Catastrophic' conditions as bushfires intensify in Australia
# Heatwave
# Heatwave

'Catastrophic' conditions as bushfires intensify in Australia

Dec 21st 2019, 7:40 AM 16,577 Views 25 Comments

A record-breaking heatwave on the east coast has fanned hundreds of fires.

# heatwave - Thursday 19 December, 2019

Australia has its hottest day on record again - increasing it by a full degree
# Climate Change
# Climate Change

Australia has its hottest day on record again - increasing it by a full degree

Dec 19th 2019, 6:55 AM 23,349 Views 31 Comments

The average national temperature increased from 40.9 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, to 41.9 degrees yesterday.

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