Mayo braced for high temperatures but not included in Status Yellow warning

A Status Yellow warning has been issued for eight counties with as temperatures are forecast to hit up to 30c today.

Met Éireann said temperatures above 27c, along with night time temperatures above 15c, are likely for Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Galway, Kilkenny, Laois and Offaly.

It said the high temperatures could lead to heat stress, difficult sleeping conditions and water safety issues due to increased use of lakes and beaches.

Forest fires are also a possibility.

The warning will be in effect from 12 p.m. this afternoon until 6 p.m. tomorrow.