Chapter 1: What is the status yellow high temperature warning about?
MetErin has just issued a status yellow high temperature warning as record temperatures continue around the country. For the latest, I'm joined by MetErin meteorologist Holly O'Neill. Morning, Holly.
Good morning. Good morning.
Status yellow, what do we need to be aware of?
Yes, so we have issued a status yellow high temperature warning for today until 6pm tomorrow for counties Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Galway, Kilkenny, Leish and Offaly. And that's to reflect the high temperatures that we are seeing in the forecast for the next two days.
So we have maximum temperatures in excess of 27 degrees, combining that with nighttime minimum temperatures in excess of 15 degrees Celsius. So quite warm.
Yeah. And temperatures, I think, could hit up to 30 degrees in some areas.
Yeah, absolutely. So today the highs are forecasted between 23 to 29, generally possibly getting up to 30 degrees in some places, particularly in Munster and South Leinster.
Right.
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Chapter 2: How are record temperatures affecting different regions?
So the northern half of the country, that bit cooler, I think, is it?
Slightly cooler, slightly cloudier as well this morning, but expected to brighten up. So just seeing a little bit maybe in the 19 to 20 degree range for the north, but still quite mild for this time of year.
OK, and I presume we're going to be breaking records then for the hottest day in May, are we?
Well, yesterday we did have the provisional record being broke in Shannon Airport. We had 28.6 degrees. The previous record was back in 1997 in Kerry. We had 28.4 degrees Celsius. So quite a slight little increase, but it's still there. So it could be a case we might see it break again today. It's still to be seen. But either way, it's going to be quite a warm or hot day for most people.
Okay, and I presume everybody will be asking the question, how long is this going to continue?
Oh, that's always the question that we're asked when this good weather comes around. Really, for today and tomorrow, possibly Thursday as well, but unfortunately we are going to see that high pressure start to shift north-easterwards and we'll get a bit of a breakdown.
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Chapter 3: What are the expected temperature highs for today?
But we will see more in the way of rain or showers over the weekend, but it's still going to be warm, so all is not lost.
OK, and obviously everybody hopefully will be able to enjoy the good weather, but caution is advised.
Absolutely, yeah. I mean, the UV, sorry, over the next few days is quite high, so we're asking people to be sun smart. And of course, if you are out or on water, please take care and practice water safety as well.
Absolutely. Holly O'Neill, Metair and meteorologist, thank you so much for joining us.