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High temperature warning extended until Saturday as Ireland braces for possible hottest day ever

It’s not just the heat – there’s a nationwide thunderstorm warning in place for the afternoon.
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JOE.co.uk
· Jul 7, 2026
Why Ireland’s scorching summer could be the coolest one we’ll see again
Ireland is preparing for extreme heat warnings, which seem to have come to stay. Undoubtedly, the summer season with nice holiday like weather is very welcome, especially in countries where rain and wind are the usual views. However, even Ireland is preparing for extreme heat warnings. The heat dome that reached Ireland in early July []
Irish Mirror
· Jun 23, 2026
Everything you need to know about Met Éireann high temperature warning for Ireland
Some glorious sunny weather will shine down on Ireland over the coming days
Daily Mail
· Jun 22, 2026
Brits brace for some of the sweatiest nights EVER with temperatures feeling close to 30C at 5am as Met Office's days-long heatwave warning comes into force
Brits brace for some of the sweatiest nights EVER with temperatures feeling close to 30C at 5am as Met Office's days-long heatwave warning comes into force
The News Letter
· Jul 6, 2026
Weather: Temperatures to rise in Northern Ireland throughout the week as positive outlook is given for Twelfth of July demonstrations
As the UK enters its third heatwave in as many months this week – temperatures in Northern Ireland will not be as warm as those experienced back in June.
TheJournal.ie
· Jun 26, 2026
Heading on your holidays? Here is how the heatwave is impacting Ireland's holiday hotspots
It is hot, hot, hot in a lot of Europe (and not in a good way).
Metro
· Jun 24, 2026
Scorching 40°C temperatures ‘will soon become the new normal for the UK’
Meteorologist Jim Dale warned of the rapid impact of climate change.
RTÉ News
· Jul 12, 2026
New heat warning issued as water restrictions in place
High temperatures will run into Wednesday as Met Éireann issued a new heat warning that will mainly affect the west of the country.
The Standard
· Jul 8, 2026
How hot will it get during the London heatwave? Temperatures set to rise even higher today
Will London survive the looming heatwave?
Egyptian Gazette
· Jun 27, 2026
Germany hit by record temperatures as heatwave moves east
Germans braced for sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in Western Europe was expected to move east after temperatures broke records above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany have all experienced record heat in June, and the weather system could test more records as [] The post Germany hit by record temperatures as heatwave moves east appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 11, 2026
UK catat rekod suhu tertinggi lebih 34 darjah Celsius
LONDON: United Kingdom (UK) pada Khamis mencatatkan hari kelapan bagi tahun 2026 dengan suhu melonjak melebihi 34 darjah Celsius sekali gus memecahkan rekod terdahulu dengan perbezaan sehari, menurut Pejabat Meteorologi. Agensi cuaca UK itu menerusi hantaran di laman X memaklumkan bahawa bacaan suhu sementara mencecah 34.4 darjah Celsius telah dilaporkan di Wisley yang terletak di ... Read more The post UK catat rekod suhu tertinggi lebih 34 darjah Celsius appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 3, 2026
Dangerous heatwave scorches US as Fourth of July holiday kicks off
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Limerick Post Newspaper
· Jun 25, 2026
BREAKING: Hot weather warning for Limerick extended to weekend amid possibility of forest fires
A HOT weather warning issued for Limerick and the rest of Ireland earlier this week has been extended into the weekend, while other parts of the country may be in for thunder storms, lightning, and hail. This comes as temperatures on Shannonside are set to peak at 32 degrees by around 2pm this Thursday (June [] The post BREAKING: Hot weather warning for Limerick extended to weekend amid possibility of forest fires appeared first on Limerick Post.
WRAL News
· Nov 11, 2025
WRAL Weather Alert Days: Extreme heat warning goes into effect, Friday could reach a record 102
Friday will be dangerously hot, and Saturday could be even hotter. An extreme heat warning is in effect for much of the area, including the Triangle, between Friday afternoon and Saturday evening, when highs will enter the triple digits and it could feel as hot as 110 degrees at times.
Times of India
· Jun 22, 2026
UK heatwave alert: Temperatures could hit 38C across London and Southern England
Britain braces for an unprecedented June heatwave, with the Met Office issuing an amber extreme heat warning for four days. Temperatures are forecast to soar, potentially reaching 38C in England and challenging decades-old records. This intense heat, coupled with high humidity and warm nights, poses significant risks to health, infrastructure, and public services, prompting urgent advice for the public to stay safe and hydrated.
Fortune
· Jun 30, 2026
America’s getting a heat dome for July 4th — it won’t kill you at 2pm but might at 2am
Heat domes trap overnight temperatures too — and millions without air conditioning are facing this week's Eastern U.S. heat wave.
Interaksyon
· Jun 29, 2026
Europe is battling a record‑breaking heatwave. What’s making it so severe?
Sweltering temperatures are shattering records across Europe, as the continent battles a deadly heatwave. On Tuesday and Wednesday, France endured its hottest days in history, with western regions reaching highs of between 39°C and 43°C. Wednesday was the United Kingdom’s warmest June day on record, with the mercury climbing to 36.1°C. And according to early [] The post Europe is battling a record‑breaking heatwave. What’s making it so severe? appeared first on Interaksyon.
ABC7 New York
· Jul 1, 2026
AccuWeather Alert: Highs near 100 degrees through July 4th
The first day of what is expected to be a five-day extreme heat wave begins Wednesday, with feels like temperatures climbing near 110 degrees, particularly on Thursday and Friday.
Reuters
· Jun 23, 2026
How unusual is Europe's intense heatwave?
European countries including France, Britain, Italy and Spain have been sweltering in extreme heat this week, and the continent is warming at more than twice the global average, according to the World Meteorological Organization. The new Reuters Climate Monitor tracks just how abnormal the current high temperatures are. #heatwave #europe #climate #climatechange #extremeweather
Fark
· Jul 11, 2026
Get ready for another heatwave, Britain [PSA]
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MIT Technology Review
· Jun 26, 2026
Heat waves mess with your brain. Scientists are trying to figure out why.
It’s been hot in London this week. Really hot. A dangerous heat wave has hit Western Europe. Yesterday, the UK recorded its highest ever June temperature at 36.1 °C (about 97 °F). But as the weather app on my phone confirmed, it felt like 39 °C. It’s frightening that we are seeing such temperatures in
Latestly.com
· Jun 23, 2026
UK Heatwave Alert: Met Office Triggers Red Warning As Temperatures Forecast To Hit 39 Degrees Celsius
The Met Office issued a Red Extreme Heat Warning for central/southern England and Wales, with temperatures forecast to hit 39 degrees Celsius or higher. he rare alert warns of oppressive humidity, 'tropical nights' over 20 degrees Celsius, and high risks to life and infrastructure. This system is expected to shatter the UK's June record of 35.6 degrees Celsius.
Brisbane Times
· Jun 22, 2026
At least 18 dead, including two children in hot car, as Europe heatwave smashes records
Europeans are bracing for a week of soaring temperatures, sweltering in a heatwave with daytime highs above 40 degrees.
Health News | Mail Online
· Jun 23, 2026
How to stay cool as Britain swelters under a 'heat dome' and temperatures soar past 30°
How to stay cool as Britain swelters under a 'heat dome' and temperatures soar past 30°
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· Jul 2, 2026
Americans face dangerous heat wave ahead of July 4 weekend
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The korea Herald News
· Jul 1, 2026
Tens of millions swelter as heat wave blasts US
Tens of millions of Americans sweltered under furnace-like temperatures Tuesday as central and eastern cities hunkered down for a heat wave set to last through the July 4 holiday weekend. Dozens of local temperature records could be broken, the National Weather Service warned, with temperatures in many places to surpass 38 degrees Celsius and high humidity pushing the heat index as high as 46 C. It comes as America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary of independence, and as the United St
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