Status Yellow High Temperature Warning In Effect For Ireland, As Red Alerts Issued For Europe

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 14:21

By Hannah Kelly

Sandycove Beach in Dublin. Photo: Leah Farrell/© RollingNews.ie

In France, the prime minister says 40 people have drowned in the country since last week as temperatures could exceed 40 degrees

A status yellow 'high temperature' warning is in effect for the entire country, until Friday morning.

Temperatures will peak on Thursday, possibly exceeding 30 degrees in some parts of the midlands, midwest and northwest.

Kildare Fire Service have issued a status orange alert for high forest fire risk, in place until Saturday June 27th.

The service is advising people to only use designated barbecue points where available, and to thoroughly soak BBQ embers after use and make sure that they are extinguished completely.

The burning of growing vegetation on uncultivated land between 1 March and 31 August each year is prohibited by law.

The fire service is also urging people not to approach fires or attempt to extinguish fires yourself, as wildfires can be extremely dangerous and can rapidly change direction and behaviour.

Meanwhile in England, the chief of the UN has warned London is "cooking" as today could see the hottest June day on record.

An amber alert's come into force there - ahead of a red one tomorrow - with temperatures expected to hit 40 degrees in parts of England and Wales.

In France, over half the country is on "red alert" as temperatures are also set to exceed 40 degrees.

The French prime minister says 40 people have drowned in the country since last week.

Last night, France reportedly recorded its warmest night in 79 years.

Amidst the rising temperatures, pet experts are advising owners to observe the 'five second rule' to avoid paws being burned.

Mornings and evenings tend to be cooler times to go for a walk, but if it hurts your hand to touch a pavement or patio for five seconds, then it will burn your pet's paws.

Leaving a pet inside conservatories, in front of windows or inside a car during a hot spell can also be extremely dangerous.

An outside temperature of just 22 degrees Celsius can push a car’s interior to reach a deadly 47 degrees within an hour.