Met Eireann issues high temperature warnings for 14 counties on Friday and whole country on Saturday, ahead of 30C mini-heatwave
Briefly

High temperature warnings are in effect as Ireland braces for soaring temperatures, expected to reach 28C or even 30C in sheltered areas. A Status Yellow warning is applicable nationwide from Saturday at noon until Sunday morning. The warm, sunny weather is anticipated to attract tourists to coastal resorts, with many engaging in outdoor activities. Nighttime temperatures may remain uncomfortably warm, not dropping below 14C to 18C. Disruptions to southside Dart services are also expected this weekend, impacting transportation plans for residents and visitors.
Temperatures are set to soar to 28C from tomorrow, with the possibility that the mercury could reach 30C in some sheltered inland areas.
The national forecaster issued a high temperature warning for Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, Monaghan, Roscommon, Tipperary on Friday from 12pm to 6am on Saturday.
The fine weather is set to deliver a tourism boost for coastal resorts across Ireland as thousands flock to beaches, lakes, parks and rivers to make the most of the July sunshine.
Saturday night will be 'an uncomfortable night for sleeping with temperatures not falling below 14C to 17C or 18C' as daytime temperatures this weekend get closer to 30C.
Read at Irish Independent
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