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30th Jun 2015

Tuesday Set to be the Hottest Day of the Year So Far

Now would be a good time to call in sick...

Rebecca McKnight

If you’re hoping to fake a flu at some point this summer and soak up some sun instead… now would be a good time to start coughing!

There’s a mini heatwave headed our way, with today, Tuesday, set to be the hottest day of the year so far.

Some parts of the country will see highs of 25 degrees C as the day progresses, with the east coast of the country seeing the best of the weather.

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The sunny skies come as our neighbours in Britain look set for temperatures reaching into the mid-30s.

If today’s a write-off, you could always request tomorrow off – as temperatures will again hit mid-20s. Met Éireann are predicting afternoon highs of 18 to 25 degrees C, highest in northeastern areas.

We can expect some rain overnight on Wednesday and a bit of a dip in the heat on Thursday, but a “fresher” day with afternoon temperatures of 18 to 21 degrees C and light southwesterly winds.

The weekend is currently looking a little cooler, with “afternoon temperatures more typically in the high teens”.