Public warned of heat-stroke risk as temperatures soar

Thousands of tourists and locals hit The Warren Beach in Rosscarbery, West Cork as temperatures reached 24C with scorching sunshine. Picture: Andy Gibson.
As a Met Éireann weather advisory remains in place for the entire country until midnight on Monday, health experts are warning the public to exercise extreme caution and watch out for signs of heat exhaustion.
A status yellow high-temperature warning for Munster and Leinster has been issued for Thursday.
Check out the Irish Examiner's WEATHER CENTRE for regularly updated short and long range forecasts wherever you are.