A high temperature warning is now in effect for Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.
Temperatures could hit 30 degrees in some parts of the Midlands today.
We're in for another spell of very warm weather, with a status yellow high temperature alert now in place for Tipperary and all of Leinster, lasting until Friday morning.
Met Eireann is warning of heat stress, animal welfare issues, uncomfortable sleeping conditions and water safety concerns as people head to rivers, lakes and beaches.
Rhode's Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel says it could be even warmer than expected:
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