Met Éireann issues orange thunderstorm warning but no let-up in scorching heat

People enjoying a bit of shade at Portmarnock Beach. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Today is the last full day of the current heatwave, with status yellow and orange higher temperature warnings due to expire at 9am on Saturday.

The Mercury is expected to hit highs of near 30C again today, but there is a risk of thunderstorms in places today.