Heatwave: Met Éireann issues status yellow high-temperature warning for entire country

Met Éireann said heat stress, uncomfortable sleeping conditions, and water safety issues are possible this week. Picture: Chani Anderson

A status yellow high temperature warning has been issued for the whole country.

The forecaster said temperatures are set to reach as high as 30C in Ireland on Thursday, as parts of Europe face a heatwave, with temperatures there set to rise above 40C.