Heatwave forecast to stick around - but will it last into July holidays? ☀️🌡️
There's no relief in sight
Last updated 29th Jun 2018
Northern Ireland was treated to blue skies and scorching heat yesterday, with much of the country feeling like a tropical paradise.
Temperatures fell half a degree short of the all time record high (30.8C), as the mercury rose to 30.5C in Derrylin and Thomastown in County Fermanagh.
Good news, it will remain dry and very warm through this weekend with temperatures continuing to soar into the high-twenties, according to the Met Office.
"There will be a good deal of dry weather with sunny spells. The end of June and beginning of July will remain overall drier and warmer than average."
With no rain in the forecast for the next SEVEN TO TEN DAYS, there is no sign of the heatwave letting up just yet, however it will feel slightly cooler than recent days on Saturday and Sunday.
The start of next week will remain dry with long sunny spells, temperatures will range from 20 to 25 degrees, feeling cooler along the coasts. As we head into the first week of July weather conditions will stay settled and very warm.
Good news for festival-goers as the final weekend of Belsonic gigs get underway.
Belsonic 2018: getting there, weather and stage times - all you need to know
With the hot weather expected to last, water companies are experiencing "significantly more'' demand than usual.
For the first time in 25 years,Northern Ireland Water will introduce a hosepipe ban from this weekend on all non-essential water use.
The heat has caused some destruction, with some roads melting with the intense heat,
Railways have also been affected,
The Met Office are warning sunseekers to take extra care with high UV levels forecast for the weekend.
NORTHERN IRELAND SIX DAY FORECAST
Friday - 🌤️ - Sunny. Feeling warm. Highs of 29°C.
Saturday - 🌤️ - Sunny. Feeling warm. Highs of 26°C.
Sunday - 🌤️ - Sunny. Feeling warm. Highs of 25°C.
Monday - 🌤️ - Sunny. Feeling warm. Highs of 25°C.
Tuesday - 🌤️ - Sunny. Feeling warm. Highs of 26°C.
Wednesday - 🌤️ - Sunny. Feeling warm. Highs of 24°C.
Top 7 beaches to visit on a sunny day in Northern Ireland
