18/06/2014

Met Eireann Issues High Temperature Warning

Ireland is set to reach temperatures of 28 degrees today, according to Met Eireann.

The highest values are likely to be in midland areas.

A high temperature warning has been issued for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Galway, Leitrim, Roscommon, Clare, Limerick and Tipperary.

The warning takes effect from 12pm to 7pm.

(CD/IT)

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