Temperatures of up to 31C expected as 13 counties remain under yellow warning

Thursday will be humid and a generally very warm or hot day with sunny spells, best in the Midlands and east. Picture: Chani Anderson

Temperatures could get up to 31C on Thursday as Leinster and Tipperary remain under a high temperature warning. 

Met Éireann said the warning, which will remain in place until 6am on Friday, will see water safety issues due to increased use of beaches/lakes/rivers, uncomfortable sleeping conditions, heat stress and animal welfare issues.