Irish heatwave: Temperatures could hit 29 degrees today amid 'extreme' risk of fires

Ireland 4-day RED ‘extreme risk’ alert as thousands warned of fires in 32C heat

GOVERNMENT officials have issued a Status Red “extreme fire risk” warning the entire country as Ireland braces for 32C temperatures. The issue of Condition Red extreme fire risk warnings is a rare event and members of the public have been urged to co-operate with all advice that has been issued. The public are being advised to take care where they light BBQs this weekendGetty The public is being urged to act responsibly by the Department of Agri…

Irish heatwave: Temperatures could hit 29 degrees today amid 'extreme' risk of fires

A Met Éireann warning for high temperatures will take effect in 14 counties at 12pm

10 of the funniest things Irish people do in a heatwave

Brace yourselves lads! The Irish weather summer has finally arrived, with temperatures set to soar towards 30C this weekend. Many of us are gearing up to soak in as much vitamin D as possible- because, let's face it, it might be our last chance this summer. Today's top videos This is Ireland, and we have no idea how to handle the hot weather. Check out some of the most gas things us Irish people do when we see even a glimpse of sun. 1. Drag out…

Condition Red – Extreme Fire Risk - Comhairle Contae Mhuineacháin

Arising from current weather patterns an extreme fire risk is deemed to exist in all areas where hazardous fuels such as dead grasses and shrub fuels such as heather and gorse exist. Current hot and dry weather conditions are forecast to remain in place over the weekend with greatly increased forest fire risks expected as a result. Fire behaviour and spread rates will be moderated by live growth in upland vegetation but will be increasingly infl…