#Weather
Temperatures expected to reach up to 24 degrees this weekend
Met Éireann said eastern counties will see more of the sun this weekend.
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Much of the country is soaked with rain and there's a pretty unsettled weekend ahead too
Not great for a mid-August weekend.
July confirmed as the hottest month on record
Nine of the 10 hottest July months have occurred since 2005 – with the last five years ranking as the five hottest, according to a US agency.
Motorists urged to take care as Status Yellow rainfall warning remains in place for 6 counties
The outlook for the next few days is rain, rain and more rain.
Cork man says rubber clogs 'probably saved my life' after lightning destroys house roof
The bolt happened during thunderstorms in Cobh last night.
4,000 remain without power after last night's thundery downpours
AA Roadwatch has warned that roads remain wet across most areas this morning.
People urged to take care as Status Yellow rainfall warning kicks in for the whole of Ireland
The warning kicks in at 7pm this evening and will remain valid until 7am tomorrow morning.
A Status Yellow thunder warning has been issued for 11 counties
It kicked in at 4pm this afternoon and will remain valid until 9pm.
This July was the hottest month ever recorded and 2019 is set to be among warmest years
Searing heatwaves saw records tumble across Europe last month.
Temperatures could hit 25 degrees today, but it'll be a mixed bag over the weekend
Sunshine, rain and spot flooding could all be on the cards this bank holiday weekend.
Bridge collapses in England as areas are hit by severe flooding
The bridge was on the route of the cycling World Championships due to be held in Yorkshire next month.
Warm temperatures and rain expected over bank holiday weekend
Many outdoor events will be happening across the country this weekend.
National Gallery closes due to roof leak after heavy downpours
The AA has urged motorists to drive with caution.
Know anyone with a stormy personality? Met Éireann wants your help naming this year's winter storms
This winter will be the fifth that the forecaster is naming storms before they happen.
Quiz: What was happening in Europe during this week's heatwave?
It was very, very hot across Europe this week… but which of these things happened as the continent baked in the sun?
Heatwave: Temperature records shattered in Europe as Paris hits 42.6 degrees
Meanwhile, Germany again hit a national record of 41.5 degrees in Lingen, western Germany.
Record-breaking heatwave in Europe set to spike even higher today
Paris was expected to see the mercury soar to as much as 41 or 42 degrees Celsius today.
Temperatures reached 25 degrees in three counties today
Other areas of the country experience top temperatures of 23 degrees this afternoon.
Irish holidaymakers warned to take care as Europe set to bake in 40+ degree heatwave
Authorities in France, the Netherlands and the UK have issued warnings about the heat.
Another sunny day as temperatures could reach 26 degrees
Slap on the sun cream.
Temperatures set to reach as high as 26 degrees as the week gets off to a warm, sunny start
But any escape from the rain may be short lived, Met Éireann has said.
Sun and showers for Ireland this weekend as second summer heatwave predicted for Europe
Ireland is once again set to escape the extreme temperatures.
It'll stay warm into the weekend... but we'll also have to put up with heavy and persistent rain
The rain will move in from the north and west this morning, turning heavy throughout the day.
If it rains today, it could rain for 40 days ... or so they say
Met Éireann is predicting some scattered showers throughout the day.
Storm Barry is now a hurricane, as it hurtles towards Louisiana's coast
The Mississippi River is currently at 17 feet – just below flood range.
It's set to be a warm weekend with temperatures reaching 25 degrees in some areas
Sunday is set to be the warmest and sunniest day.
Six tourists killed by tornadoes and violent hailstorms in northern Greece
Dozens of other people have been injured after strong winds hit the region of Halkidiki.
Warm weather to continue into next week as temperatures to hit 22C
Temperatures will continue to hit the low twenties over the next week.
Cars buried and homes damaged after freak hail storm strikes Mexican city
Nearly 200 homes and businesses reported hail damage.
After record breaking temperatures, some cooler weather hits parts of Europe
But the reprieve was not universal, with Germany measuring a record high temperature for June.
Spain hit by more wildfires as European heatwave continues
The heat has already claimed several lives, including a 17-year-old harvest worker in Spain and a 72-year-old homeless man in Italy.
Power outages and thunder warning in place for eastern half of country
Met Éireann forecast thunderstorms, heavy downpours and warned of a risk of hail and gusty winds.
'A few minutes can be fatal': Dog owners warned not to leave pets in parked cars on warm days
Temperatures of up to 20 degrees are forecast for the next week.
Water warning issued for swimmers as the warm weather continues
The government is asking people to be aware of the risks of drowning.
France has just recorded its hottest EVER temperature at 44.3 degrees
Mainland Europe is in the grips of an unprecedented heatwave.
Feel free to dive into the weekend because the nice weather should be sticking around
Today’s temperatures will reach between 22 to 27 degrees.
A warm weather warning is in effect for most of the west coast as temperatures soar
The government warned the public to be vigilant against the risk of forest fires.
A Status Yellow weather warning has been issued for the whole country
The warning kicked in at midday and is due to remain valid until 10pm tonight.
Met Éireann extends Status Yellow rain warning with heavy downpours expected across the country today
Two warnings are in place for different parts of the country today.
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