Heatwave continues into next week with wall-to-wall sunshine forecast ☀️🌡️
There's no relief in sight
Last updated 5th Jul 2018
Northern Ireland was again treated to blue skies and scorching heat this week, with much of the country feeling like a tropical paradise.
At the end of June, 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 warm through this weekend with temperatures continuing to soar into the mid-twenties, according to the Met Office.
"There will be a good deal of dry weather with sunny spells. The first weekend of July will remain overall drier and warmer than average."
With no rain in the forecast for the next FIVE DAYS, there is no sign of the heatwave letting up just yet.
The start of next week should remain dry with sunny spells, temperatures will range from 20 to 25 degrees, feeling cooler along the coasts. As we head into mid-July weather conditions should stay settled and warm.
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 spells. Highs of 21°C.
Saturday - 🌤️ - Sunny spells. Feeling warm. Highs of 24°C.
Sunday - 🌤️ - Sunny spells. Feeling warm. Highs of 23°C.
Monday - 🌤️ - Sunny. Highs of 22°C.
Tuesday - 🌤️ - Sunny. Highs of 23°C.
Wednesday - 🌤️ - Sunny. Highs of 23°C.
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