Six counties are currently under a Status Orange weather warning.
Today is set to be the warmest of the year so far as the heatwave continues.
Temperatures could reach above 31 degrees in parts, with six counties under a status orange weather warning.
The status orange warning is in place for Cavan, Monaghan, south Leitrim, Roscommon, Longford and Westmeath.
Wednesday will be another hot & mostly sunny day☀️
Staying dry for most but there is a possibility of a few heavy showers across north Connacht & Ulster later in the afternoon. ⛈️
Highs of 26 to 30°C ?️
More here ?https://t.co/ygm7PiRR6o pic.twitter.com/bEKDOX1np3
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) July 20, 2021
Source: Twitter (@MetEireann)
The rest of the country has a status yellow alert - both run until Friday.
According to Met Eireann, Athlone could be the hottest place in Ireland today.
