Three counties hit 25C as temperatures near all-time April record
Met Éireann were predicting today's temperatures could surpass the all-time April record.
Ireland is having sunny weather today, and the temperatures could surpass the all-time April record of 25.8C in Glenties, Donegal in 1984.
Hazy sunshine is expected in parts, however, some showers are possible during the afternoon and evening, most likely across the midlands and west.
A few showers could turn heavy with the chance of the odd isolated thunderstorm.
However, Met Éireann said the showers will be hit and miss, with many areas escaping.
Met Éireann forecaster Michelle Dillon said the good weather will remain "throughout the bank holiday weekend and out to the middle of next week'.
'We're in for another warm day today,' she told RTÉ Radio One's Morning Ireland, 'and we could come close to that all-time April record of 25.8C, which was recorded in the Glenties, Co Donegal, back in 1984.'
She continued: 'It will be cooler by Friday and the weekend but the temperatures will still be above average. And we'll have further spells of warm sunshine.'
Temperatures will range between 19 and 24C, while some places might see 25C on the thermometer.
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In a post on X, Met Éireann confirmed today will be the warmest day of the year so far and it will 'keep a close watch if we break the national April highest temperature record.'
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UV is the strongest between 11am and 3pm from April to September, the forecaster said.
Deputy head of forecasting at Met Éireann, Liz Coleman, said: "The higher the UV index, the higher the risk of skin and eye damage.'
"When the UV index is 3 or above, you need to protect your skin and eyes. Also, don't assume that just because there is cloud that the sun's rays are not damaging.
"Be prepared and plan ahead by checking the UV forecast,' she added.
The HSE national cancer control programme (NCCP) has issued advice on protecting skin from damaging effects of exposure to UV radiation from the sun.
It has urged people to wear protective clothing, seek shade during the middle of the day and use sunscreen.
Dr Breeda Neville, specialist in public health medicine in HSE's NCCP, added that protection from the sun is 'just as important here in Ireland as it is when holidaying abroad'.
'With the sunny weather forecast for this weekend, people will have more opportunity to get outside and enjoy the outdoors.
'From April to September, the sun's UV rays are strong enough to damage your skin and increase your risk of skin cancer, even on cloudy days,' she added.
Any showers and thunderstorms will ease and die away early tonight, leaving most places dry and clear, with temperatures dropping to 7 and 12C.
However, clouds will thicken in the northwest, extending southeastwards overnight.
Some patchy outbreaks of light rain and drizzle might affect parts of Connacht and Ulster, with mist and fog also expected to form tonight.
There will be a contrast in weather across the country tomorrow, with cooler conditions to the north and warmer conditions to the south.
In Connacht and Ulster, the morning will start out mostly cloudy with a patchy light rain and drizzle.
Shortly after, clear and sunnier conditions will spread from the northwest in the afternoon.
The day will feel much cooler in the north, with temperatures between 12 and 17C.
Meanwhile, most of Leinster and Munster will enjoy mostly sunny weather tomorrow morning, but it might be a bit cloudier in northern areas, with a possible drizzle.
The clouds will build further in the afternoon, with scattered showers breaking out, which might turn heavy and thundery, especially across southern counties.
Temperatures in these areas will range between 18 to 23 and 24C, with the warmest and sunniest weather furthest south.
Met Éireann has forecast that Thursday and Friday will be warm initially, turning cooler from the northwest.
The dominating high pressure is set to bring mostly settled conditions, with the rainfall below average, the national forecaster added.
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