Heatwave looks set to continue; Met Éireann issues Status Orange warning for six counties and Yellow warning nationwide
DUBLIN: Met Éireann has issued a nationwide warning as temperatures in Ireland are expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius. Six counties have been issued a Status Orange alert, and the rest of the nation has been issued a Yellow alert until Friday.
Orange warnings were issued for Cavan, Monaghan, south Leitrim, Roscommon, Longford and Westmeath counties. The maximum temperature in these counties is expected to exceed 30 degrees Celsius. Met Éireann said the overnight temperatures would not drop below 20 degrees. The nationwide warning is in effect until 9 am Friday.
According to the National Meteorological Service, the heatwave will continue nationwide for the rest of the week, with temperatures hovering between 27C and 30C. “High temperatures continuing this week with hot conditions by day and staying very warm and humid at night,” the forecaster said.
“Daytime maximum temperatures generally 27 to 30 degrees Celsius with overnight values not falling below 17 to 20 degrees,” it said.
The Crisis Management Team of the Department of Housing and the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) have been coordinating with the Health Service Executive and Met Éireann in recent days in regard to the possible health impacts of the high temperatures.
Meanwhile, Irish Water has advised the public to conserve water as demand rises due to the extreme heat.
People should be cautious about COVID-19 along with heatwave : CMO
Chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan urged people to take care in the extreme heat. “While people should get outdoors this week and enjoy the beautiful weather, it’s important to do so in as safe a way as possible,” he said.
CMO advises: “Be SunSmart – regularly and liberally apply sunscreen that has a sun protection factor of at least 30+ for adults and 50+ for children, wear light and loose-fitting clothing that covers your skin, wear a hat and sunglasses. Keep yourself cool and hydrated.
“Signs of heat exhaustion include headache, dizziness and confusion, loss of appetite and feeling sick, fast breathing or pulse, high temperature of 38C or above and being very thirsty. If not treated this can lead to heatstroke, which means the body is no longer able to cool itself down and this needs to be treated as an emergency.
“If you feel unwell, or you or your children display any of the above symptoms immediately move to a cool place, rest and hydrate. If needed, seek medical attention.
“Look out for others around you, especially individuals who may be more vulnerable to the effects of heat such as older people, young children and babies.
“Finally, please continue to follow relevant public health advice to keep you and those around you safe from COVID-19.”
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