Some parts of the country are enjoying temperatures on a par with New York today. An area of high pressure over Ireland has resulted in highs of 23 degrees in some areas. It will be warm and humid with good sunny spells but some thundery showers too. He said: "Well we said we would get some nice sunny spells but it is not completely dry. "Temperatures will be quite good Thursday and Friday, temperatures getting up to 23/23 degrees and still staying in the early 20s for many places as we go through the weekend."

Source: Evening echo May 24, 2018 11:37 UTC