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Temperatures to hit 26C but thunderstorms to follow, says Met Éireann
'We can expect daytime temperatures to reach the low to mid 20s generally and not falling below low to mid teens at night'
Warmer and sunnier weather is expected early next week, with temperatures set to hit 26C. Photo: Frank McGrath
Temperatures are expected to soar to 26C, but the sunshine will be shortly followed by possible heavy rain and thunderstorms brought by the remnants of Storm Dexter, Met Éireann reports.
Today will be warm and humid, with temperatures ranging between 17 and 23C, with Munster and south Leinster enjoying the warmest conditions.
It will be largely dry to start this morning, with some sunshine over the northern half of the country.
However, the west and southwest will see cloudier skies, which will extend to most areas by early afternoon with light rain and drizzle, but some sunny spells might break through.
Warmer and sunnier weather is expected early next week, with temperatures set to hit 26C. Photo: Frank McGrath
News in 90 seconds - 10th August 2025
Heavier and more persistent rain is likely to develop in the west and north on Sunday evening. The rain will continue into tonight, mostly over the northern half of the country, and is expected to remain in Ulster by Monday morning.
It will be drier and clearer further south, but some drizzle, mist and fog might develop later at night. Sunday night will stay humid and mild, with temperatures not falling below 12 and 16C.
Met Éireann forecaster Andrew Doran-Sherlock said the weather in Ireland is 'going to turn rather mild and humid for much of the coming week.'
'We can expect daytime temperatures to reach the low to mid 20s generally and not falling below low to mid teens at night,' he added.
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Monday will be another mild and humid day, with temperatures soaring from 21 up to 26C.
Rain in the north is set to clear through the morning and early afternoon, as spells of sunshine extend from the south.
Meanwhile, a few showers will develop later, some of which might turn heavy, with expected isolated thunderstorms.
Another mild and humid night on Monday will see a mix of cloudy and clear conditions, with some showers across the country and temperatures not falling below 12 and 16C.
Spells of sunshine will continue into dry Tuesday at first, as temperatures range between 21 and 25C. However, slow-moving thundery showers will develop in parts, bringing a risk of spot flooding.
Meanwhile, the UK's Met Office has issued a yellow heat health alert as temperatures are expected to soar above 30C in some parts by Monday.
Those travelling to the UK in the next few days are advised of the 'strong August sunshine', with a chance of isolated thunderstorms developing.
The yellow heat health alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency, is in place from 12pm on Monday until 6pm on Wednesday.
