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

# Roasting

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

Jul 18th 2021, 9:18 AM 59,003 Views 66 Comments

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

UK Met Office provisionally reports hottest-ever temperature in Northern Ireland

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UK Met Office provisionally reports hottest-ever temperature in Northern Ireland

Jul 17th 2021, 5:41 PM 83,895 Views 58 Comments

Temperatures of 31.2 degrees Celsius were recorded in Co Down today.

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

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

Updated Jul 17th 2021, 3:20 PM 43,428 Views 39 Comments

Met Eireann recorded highs of 28.2 degrees in Roscommon.

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QUIZ: How much do you know about Ireland's hottest and coldest weather ever?

Sep 9th 2018, 8:00 PM 32,624 Views 11 Comments

It was one of the hottest summers in decades.

Motorists stuck in cars for hours after heat delays Channel Tunnel trains

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Motorists stuck in cars for hours after heat delays Channel Tunnel trains

Jul 26th 2018, 10:28 PM 36,520 Views 18 Comments

Ferry companies were unable to take excess passengers.

'Stay out of the sun' - Britain's heatwave is nearly at national emergency levels

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'Stay out of the sun' - Britain's heatwave is nearly at national emergency levels

Jul 23rd 2018, 7:35 PM 49,644 Views 27 Comments

Temperatures in London are topping 30 degrees.

16 hours of sun and 32 degree days - this heatwave is a record-breaker

# Burning Up

16 hours of sun and 32 degree days - this heatwave is a record-breaker

Jul 4th 2018, 8:47 AM 47,522 Views 40 Comments

24 of Ireland’s 25 weather stations will experience absolute drought from tomorrow.

Possible showers in the south, but another scorcher in store today

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Possible showers in the south, but another scorcher in store today

Jul 4th 2018, 7:12 AM 19,468 Views 6 Comments

We could really get used to this summer business.

It's going to be roasting again today - but there is the risk of showers

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It's going to be roasting again today - but there is the risk of showers

Jun 30th 2018, 7:46 AM 19,474 Views 19 Comments

The heat has forced Irish Water to put a hosepipe ban in place in the Greater Dublin Area from Monday.

Temperatures will hit 30 degrees for the next three days

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Temperatures will hit 30 degrees for the next three days

Jun 27th 2018, 7:04 AM 25,362 Views 24 Comments

So. Hot.

Temperatures will reach 28 or 29 degrees next week

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Temperatures will reach 28 or 29 degrees next week

Jun 21st 2018, 4:42 PM 38,919 Views 25 Comments

It will be officially “Too Hot”.

Brace yourselves: Tomorrow's going to be so hot there's a weather warning in place

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Brace yourselves: Tomorrow's going to be so hot there's a weather warning in place

Jul 18th 2016, 6:22 PM 79,570 Views 86 Comments

For once it’s not about wind and rain.

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From The Daily Edge

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5 places Ireland was hotter than today

May 31st 2016, 6:40 PM 9,291 Views 7 Comments

State of you, Venice.

Break out the shades - next week looks like it could be a scorcher...

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Break out the shades - next week looks like it could be a scorcher...

Jun 26th 2015, 12:05 PM 26,839 Views 13 Comments

It won’t be quite a heat wave, but it won’t be far off it either.

It may not have felt like it but last month was the warmest May since records began

# Hot In Herrre

It may not have felt like it but last month was the warmest May since records began

Jun 24th 2014, 3:30 PM 9,756 Views 16 Comments

No, really.

Public asked to look out for elderly people as temperatures soar

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Public asked to look out for elderly people as temperatures soar

Jun 18th 2014, 9:05 AM 5,188 Views 13 Comments

Temperatures will hit 28 degrees today, but the public is being asked to remember elderly neighbours.

It's going to be so hot today that Met Éireann has issued a weather warning

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It's going to be so hot today that Met Éireann has issued a weather warning

Jun 18th 2014, 8:25 AM 28,182 Views 77 Comments

This is not a drill. It is officially summer.

No rain today, thanks: Weather set to hit 24 degrees in mini-heatwave

# Hot In Herrrrrre

No rain today, thanks: Weather set to hit 24 degrees in mini-heatwave

Jun 17th 2014, 8:51 AM 10,873 Views 20 Comments

*Swelters*

Sunscreen at the ready... It's going to hit 25 degrees this week.

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Sunscreen at the ready... It's going to hit 25 degrees this week.

Jun 16th 2014, 9:05 AM 13,488 Views 30 Comments

Yes. 25 degrees.

3 hours 41 minutes and 10 seconds for a marathon, in full firefighting gear, in Cork

# Getting Hot In Here

From The42

# Getting Hot In Here

3 hours 41 minutes and 10 seconds for a marathon, in full firefighting gear, in Cork

Jun 2nd 2014, 3:05 PM 25,173 Views 25 Comments

Alex O’Shea did the Rebel county proud by setting a new Guinness World Record for his sweltering feat.

Sublime Messi lob and Neymar thunderbolt help Barcelona hit Rayo for six

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From The42

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Sublime Messi lob and Neymar thunderbolt help Barcelona hit Rayo for six

Feb 16th 2014, 10:06 AM 5,422 Views 9 Comments

It was another record-setting night for the Argentinian.

Indian summer alert: It's set to hit 23 degrees this week

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Indian summer alert: It's set to hit 23 degrees this week

Sep 3rd 2013, 1:21 PM 29,494 Views 55 Comments

Just when people were talking about “the evenings drawing in” too.

So when do we officially get to call this a heatwave?

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So when do we officially get to call this a heatwave?

Jul 20th 2013, 8:45 AM 19,369 Views 57 Comments

It’s a question we don’t always get to ask in Ireland, so we turned to Met Éireann legend Evelyn Cusack for the answer.

Your pictures: Sunshine, sunsets, goats, bikinis, Bruce and tan-lines

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Your pictures: Sunshine, sunsets, goats, bikinis, Bruce and tan-lines

Jul 19th 2013, 8:12 PM 25,920 Views 32 Comments

Here are some of the latest pictures we’ve been sent of your time in the glorious sunshine.

Mock news report sums up the downside to an Irish heatwave

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From The Daily Edge

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Mock news report sums up the downside to an Irish heatwave

Jul 16th 2013, 8:00 PM 4,427 Views 9 Comments

Penneys are having a particularly tough time it seems.

Mediterranean conditions to last up to weekend (but it will stay sunny after that too!)

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Mediterranean conditions to last up to weekend (but it will stay sunny after that too!)

Jul 11th 2013, 9:31 AM 22,700 Views 26 Comments

There’ll be a bit of a drop off after tomorrow, but we’ll still be firmly in Irish “good summer” territory…

Good news: sunny weather to last ALL week

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Good news: sunny weather to last ALL week

Jul 7th 2013, 5:35 PM 17,420 Views 42 Comments

Summer? Is that really you?

9 signs you are experiencing an Irish 'heatwave'

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From The Daily Edge

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9 signs you are experiencing an Irish 'heatwave'

Jul 5th 2013, 1:13 PM 42,671 Views 74 Comments

Wondering what all this talk of a heatwave is about? Here’s how to spot one.

Numbers giving blood drops due to hot weather

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Numbers giving blood drops due to hot weather

May 28th 2012, 7:30 PM 5,316 Views 39 Comments

Water isn’t the only liquid in danger of a shortage during sunny spell – blood donations are down by a fifth.

GALLERY: 13 of the worst sunburn pictures we could find

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From The Daily Edge

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GALLERY: 13 of the worst sunburn pictures we could find

May 28th 2012, 2:00 PM 27,132 Views 21 Comments

If you’re annoyed about being at work and not getting to enjoy the sun, at least you’re not risking a burn like this…

The (sun) burning question*: Is it okay for men to take their shirts off in public?

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From The Daily Edge

# Work Can Wait

The (sun) burning question*: Is it okay for men to take their shirts off in public?

May 28th 2012, 1:26 PM 12,800 Views 61 Comments

This and every Monday, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)

In pictures: Ireland’s weekend in the sun

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From The Daily Edge

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In pictures: Ireland’s weekend in the sun

May 28th 2012, 11:29 AM 5,396 Views 7 Comments

Back in the office? Let this selection of the weekend’s fun in the sunshine remind you of the good times… (And send us yours to add to the collection).

Irish Cancer Society: You don't have to get sunburned to get skin cancer...

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Irish Cancer Society: You don't have to get sunburned to get skin cancer...

May 25th 2012, 10:59 AM 2,823 Views 7 Comments

… but it helps

# Weather

Weatherwatch: temperatures could reach 26°C in some areas

May 25th 2012, 8:36 AM 5,536 Views 12 Comments

Break out the suncream – today is set to be the hottest of the current sunny spell.

In pictures: Fun in the sun... and it's like this all week

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In pictures: Fun in the sun... and it's like this all week

May 21st 2012, 7:42 PM 7,982 Views 22 Comments

Hurrah!

Most of Ireland basks in warmest April on record

# Good News

Most of Ireland basks in warmest April on record

May 3rd 2011, 5:44 PM 2,440 Views 2 Comments

Nearly all rainfall in April fell at the start of the month – and most of the country has been enjoying long hours of sunshine since.

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