Northern Ireland heatwave - what towns are likely to see 30°C today? ☀️🌡️
We are in for a scorcher!
Last updated 27th Jun 2018
The weather is set to be a scorcher today, with temperatures in Northern Ireland soaring into the high-twenties, according to the Met Office.
"For the majority, it will stay fine and dry. Most areas will continue to see plenty of fine, sunny and very warm weather."
Forecasters are confident temperatures will hit the 30 degrees mark, making it the hottest day of the year so far and our warmest June day since 1995.
PLACES IN NORTHERN IRELAND WITH THE BEST CHANCE OF SEEING 30°C TODAY:
Temperatures are expected to range from 25 to 29 degrees widely, feeling warmer inland and cooler along the north and east coasts.
The warmest conditions are expected inland and across western counties.
Dungiven
Cookstown
Omagh
Kilrea
Lisnaskea
Enniskillen
Castlederg
Dungannon
Armagh
Augher
Fivemiletown
If you are working there is good news - it will remain dry and warm into the weekend with many areas seeing continued long sunny spells.
It will be just as hot in Northern Ireland as it will be in L.A, Barcelona, Ibiza, Faro and Nice.
Gutted if you are flying off on your summer holidays.
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NORTHERN IRELAND FIVE DAY FORECAST
Wednesday - 🌤️ - Sunny spells. Feeling warm. Highs of 28-30°C.
Thursday - 🌤️ - Sunny spells. Feeling warm. Highs of 27°C.
Friday - 🌤️ - Sunny spells. Feeling warm. Highs of 24°C.
Saturday - 🌤️ - Sunny spells. Feeling warm. Highs of 23°C.
Sunday - 🌤️ - Sunny spells. Feeling warm. Highs of 22°C.
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