Clare people are being urged to take extra care, as a yellow high temperature alert remains in place.
Met Éireann is forecasting temperatures in excess of 27 degrees combined with night-time temperatures of 15 degrees until 6 o’clock tomorrow evening.
It’s warning of potential water safety issues, due to increased use of lakes and beaches, forest fires, uncomfortable sleeping conditions and heat stress.
The warning covers this county, as well as Limerick, Galway, Tipperary, Kerry, Kilkenny, Laois and Offaly.
Met Éirann Forecaster Holly O’Neill is warning people to be responsible in the sun.
Rescue crews are warning no matter how hot the day – the water remains dangerously cold below the surface.
Roger Sweeney from Water Safety Ireland, says staying alert saves lives.
Meanwhile, Clare’s County Dog Warden is warning pet owners that high temperatures can prove fatal for dogs.
Once temperatures rise above 20 degrees, conditions can quickly become dangerous, particularly during exercise, as dogs rely mainly on panting and releasing small amounts of heat through their paw pads to cool down.
Travelling in cars is especially hazardous, as vehicles can quickly develop an oven-like atmosphere in warm weather.
Clare’s County Dog Warden, Frankie Coote is urging pet owners to leave dogs in a cool, well-ventilated area at home with access to plenty of water and to only walk them early in the morning or late at night.
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