New heat warning issued as water restrictions in place

High temperatures will run into Wednesday as Met Éireann issued a new heat warning that will mainly affect the west of the country.

The new Status Yellow High Temperature warning is for counties Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Galway and Mayo.

It will come into effect at 1pm tomorrow and will end at 7am on Wednesday morning.

Met Éireann said that maximum temperatures of over 27C are likely, combined with overnight minimum temperatures of over 15C.

The forecaster also warns of water safety issues due to increased use of lakes, beaches and waterways, as well as uncomfortable sleeping conditions. It also warned of potential heat stress, forest fires and drought conditions.

Another Status Yellow High Temperature warning for counties Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Galway, Mayo, Kilkenny, Laois and Offaly will come into effect at 1pm this afternoon and end at 7am tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Uisce Éireann said that its teams are continuing to monitor supplies, manage the network, repair leaks and take targeted action where needed to protect water services for customers.

"While the vast majority of customers across the country are not seeing any impact to their supply, nighttime restrictions are in place on 25 water supplies, out of more than 700 nationwide, as a precaution," the organisation said in a statement.

These are mainly affecting parts of Kilkenny, Tipperary, Donegal, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Meath.