Met Éireann has issued another Status Yellow high temperature warning.

The warning has been issued for counties: Clare; Cork; Kerry; Limerick; Tipperary; Galway; Mayo; Kilkenny; Laois; and Offaly.

This warning will be in place from 1:00p.m on Sunday (July 12) until 7:00a.m on Tuesday (July 14).

The forecaster has said maximum temperatures in excess of 27° can be expected, combined with overnight temperature minimums in excess of 15°.Potential impacts include:

Water safety issues due to increased use of lakes/beaches;
Uncomfortable sleeping conditions;
Heat stress;
Forest fires a possibility.

A Status Yellow high temperature warning is currently in place for counties: Carlow; Kildare; Kilkenny; Laois; Longford; Meath; Offaly; Westmeath; Wexford; Limerick; Tipperary; and Waterford.

This remains in place until 7:00a.m on Sunday.

The prolonged spell of very warm or hot weather will continue for much of next week, Met Éireann has said.

Nights will become very warm and humid too, with some tropical nights likely in parts.

It will remain dry and sunny for most for much of the week, though with an increased chance of some showers or thunderstorms later in the week.