From:Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) is coordinating with key stakeholders in preparation for a prolonged period of very warm weather.

Minister James Browne emphasised:

“This prolonged period of very warm weather will place additional pressure on people, services and local water supplies. I am asking the public to look out for those who may need assistance and use water responsibly, follow the advice of the HSE, Met Éireann and the emergency services. Small precautions taken now can significantly reduce the risks.”

Ireland will see the current high temperatures becoming more widespread over the weekend and continuing into next week, with expected values in the high 20s and possibly reaching 30 degrees in some places. It will also be warm and increasingly humid at night with temperatures likely to remain above 15 degrees. It will be cooler and cloudier in the Northwest today, with sunnier conditions gradually developing over the weekend.

An easterly airflow will prevail on Sunday and the early days of next week bringing widespread sunshine. There is a chance of some heavy showers near the south coast on Monday.

A status yellow weather warning for high temperatures has been issued by Met Éireann for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford from 13:00 Friday 10/07/2026 to 07.00 Sunday 12/07/2026. A weather advisory will remain in place until Friday 17/07/2026.

The public should continue to check the Met Éireann websitewww.met.ieand app for the latest forecasts and weather warnings.

Public Healthis a significant consideration during high-temperature events, and the public is advised to

The Health Services Executive (HSE) have specific and comprehensive advice on staying safe in hot weather, and this can be accessed at the following address.

https://healthservice.hse.ie/staff/procedures-guidelines/staying-safe-in-hot-weather/

The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland, Waterways Ireland and the RNLI are urging the public to stay safe and remember that water safety is not just about swimming or water sports. It is relevant to everyday activities such as coastal walks, cycling beside canals, angling, or visiting parks and beaches with family. Drowning data shows that most accidental drownings (65%) follow land-based activities such as walking, angling, cycling, or simply spending time near the water. Now is the time for families and communities to have important conversations about staying safe near water. Awareness is a Lifesaver.

For more water safety information, contactwww.watersafety.ie.

If you’re planning an activity in or on the water, remember:

With clear sunny conditions and high temperatures forecast over the next number of days, the RSA is advising drivers to:

Advice to pedestrians, people who cycle, e-scooter users and motorcyclists

Summertime is the most dangerous time of the year on our roads. In the summer, when there are no obvious dangers, and the weather is fine and days are brighter, we drop our guard.

There can be a spike in pedestrian, people who cycle and motorcyclist casualties over the summer months as the fine weather brings more people on to the roads. Drivers need to be on the lookout for them. Slow down and expect the unexpected.

Further advice is available from the Road Safety Authority at:

https://www.rsa.ie/news-events/news/details/2026/07/09/road-safety-alert---high-temperature-advisory-and-yellow-weather-warnings-for-ireland

An orange Fire Danger Notice has been issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The High Temperatures will likely bring an increase in outdoor activities, and the public is reminded that everybody has a part to play in protecting our unique rural landscapes, communities, habitats and forest resources from the threats posed by wildfire. If you are out and about enjoying our countryside and forests this summer, please help to reduce the risks of fire by keeping the following in mind:

Further advice is available from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine athttps://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/publications/fire-management/

Water supply continues to face challenges from rising demand and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. Even where supplies are stable, a period of dry or warm weather can quickly place pressure on some areas. The public is reminded that every individual water-saving action counts and using only what you need really helps to make a positive contribution that can benefit everyone and avoid water restrictions.

Customers can contact Uisce Éireann’s 24/7 helpdesk at 1800 278 278 or visithttps://www.water.ie/

The National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management (NDFEM) will continue to liaise with all the relevant stakeholders to monitor the weather conditions during this weather event.