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'Prolonged spell' of warm weather expected - Met Éireann

Met Éireann has said that a prolonged spell of very warm weather is expected, with temperatures exceeding 25C over the coming days.
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Irish Mirror
· Jul 10, 2026
Ireland weather: Met Eireann map pinpoints warmest counties as high temperature warning to kick in
Met Éireann has forecast a prolonged spell of very warm conditions over the weekend and into next week, with temperatures exceeding 28C in some areas
JOE.co.uk
· Jul 6, 2026
Met Éireann reveals counties set to hit 29C this week
It seems the bright days are making a comeback Met Éireann has revealed temperatures will reach close to 30C this week. The national forecaster has revealed eastern and southeastern counties will see temperatures ranging from 22 to 29 degrees. While counties in this region, such as Dublin, Wicklow, Carlow and Kildare are in for sunny []
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.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 11, 2026
UK catat rekod suhu tertinggi lebih 34 darjah Celsius
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MyJoyOnline
· Jul 3, 2026
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Interaksyon
· Jun 29, 2026
Europe is battling a record‑breaking heatwave. What’s making it so severe?
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· Jul 6, 2026
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TheJournal.ie
· Jun 26, 2026
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Limerick Post Newspaper
· Jul 12, 2026
Heat warning for Limerick extended amid drought fears
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· Jun 22, 2026
At least 18 dead, including two children in hot car, as Europe heatwave smashes records
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The Tribune
· Jun 27, 2026
Europe on boil as intense heat redraws record books
From Scandinavia to the Alps, Europeans endured sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths spread east, shattering records with temperatures in some areas soaring above 40°C (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Preliminary all-time temperature records were set on Saturday in Germany, Denmark and the Czech Republic, and a new mark for the []
Daily Mail
· Jun 21, 2026
Temperatures to hit record-breaking 38C as 'heat dome' heads for Britain: Met Office issues four-day amber warning
Temperatures to hit record-breaking 38C as 'heat dome' heads for Britain: Met Office issues four-day amber warning
CBC News
· Sep 18, 2025
Heat snaps: See how Europe's record heat wave is affecting day-to-day life
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· Jul 11, 2026
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· Jul 10, 2026
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The Standard
· Jun 22, 2026
How long will the London heatwave last? Extreme heat warning as temperatures to hit 40C
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Financial Times
· Jun 22, 2026
Met Office issues rare red weather warning as heatwave hits UK
Temperatures expected to break June records, prompting concerns about public health
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 10, 2026
UK records longest run of 34C-plus days as heat wave set to continue
Thursday marks 8th day this year that temperatures reached or exceeded 34C (93F), breaking previous records set in 1976 and 2020
Reuters
· Jun 22, 2026
Temperatures soar across Europe
Temperatures are set to climb across Europe, with a projected 104 degrees Fahrenheit across parts of France, while Northern Europe including Belgium and the UK are expecting temperatures over 86 Fahrenheit and even hotter in the coming days, as seen in a graphic. The heat surge on June 21, the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and typically the start of the three hottest months of the year, raised concerns of an early and persistent onset of extreme conditions, prompting nationwide warnings, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots. #europe #heatwave #france #italy #belgium #climatechange
ArcaMax
· Jun 25, 2026
Heat wave breaks French and UK records as temperatures soar
The heat wave baking western Europe broke records in the U.K. and France, as the region faces another day of soaring temperatures. The U.K. recorded its hottest June day on Wednesday, with daytime highs hitting 36.1C (97F) in Gosport in southern ...
The Local France
· Jul 2, 2026
La Belle Vie: Biting the bullet on swimming in the Seine and July activities in France
From Seine swimming to activities to do during heatwaves - this week’s La Belle Vie newsletter offers an insight into life in the big city under high temperatures.
DNyuz
· Jun 25, 2026
A ‘Deeply Ironic’ Climate Disruption
This week, thousands of scientists, policymakers, executives and activists have gathered in London for a week of climate events. The climate showed up, too. A heat dome has gripped much of Europe for days, sending temperatures across the continent and Britain soaring to deeply uncomfortable levels. Temperatures have reached 36.4 Celsius, or 97.5 Fahrenheit, in []
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Related coverage for "'Prolonged spell' of warm weather expected - Met Éireann": Irish Mirror — Ireland weather: Met Eireann map pinpoints warmest counties as high temperature warning to kick in. JOE.co.uk — Met Éireann reveals counties set to hit 29C this week. RTÉ News — New heat warning issued as water restrictions in place. Utusan Malaysia — UK catat rekod suhu tertinggi lebih 34 darjah Celsius. MyJoyOnline — Dangerous heatwave scorches US as Fourth of July holiday kicks off. Interaksyon — Europe is battling a record‑breaking heatwave. What’s making it so severe?. The New European — Dilettante: How I learned to hate the great British heatwave. TheJournal.ie — Heading on your holidays? Here is how the heatwave is impacting Ireland's holiday hotspots. Limerick Post Newspaper — Heat warning for Limerick extended amid drought fears. Brisbane Times — At least 18 dead, including two children in hot car, as Europe heatwave smashes records. The Tribune — Europe on boil as intense heat redraws record books. Daily Mail — Temperatures to hit record-breaking 38C as 'heat dome' heads for Britain: Met Office issues four-day amber warning. CBC News — Heat snaps: See how Europe's record heat wave is affecting day-to-day life. Euro Weekly News — The air-con number people in Spain get wrong when trying to cool a room faster. Metro — What does the week have in store? Your tarot horoscope reading for June 22 to June 28. The i Paper — How a ‘too hot to work’ law could work in Britain – and what could block it. Cosmopolitan — Your Aquarius Monthly Horoscope for July 2026. The Standard — How long will the London heatwave last? Extreme heat warning as temperatures to hit 40C. Financial Times — Met Office issues rare red weather warning as heatwave hits UK. Anadolu Agency — UK records longest run of 34C-plus days as heat wave set to continue. Reuters — Temperatures soar across Europe. ArcaMax — Heat wave breaks French and UK records as temperatures soar. The Local France — La Belle Vie: Biting the bullet on swimming in the Seine and July activities in France . DNyuz — A ‘Deeply Ironic’ Climate Disruption


