A record-breaking heatwave has been forecast for continental Europe next week – less than a month since previous temperature records were broken. July is the warmest month of the year globally. “We are just on the periphery of the warm plume of air,” said Met Éireann forecaster Matthew Martin. There will be rain most days.”Rainfall warningHeavy rain is expected in parts of the country on Friday. Sunday: Rain will affect the west and north, but it will be warm and sunny in the east and southeast.

Source: The Irish Times July 18, 2019 08:48 UTC