Carlow staying very warm and humid with temperatures reaching an unbelievable 27C

Any mist or fog patches will tend to clear Wednesday morning to leave a warm and humid day with spells of sunshine, according to Met Éireann.

It will be a generally dry day, but an isolated heavy shower cannot be ruled out.

Highest temperatures of 23 to 26 degrees in a moderate southerly breeze. Mist and fog may linger on some windward coasts throughout the day.

Wednesday will remain warm and humid overnight with clear spells and a few showers, possibly heavy and thundery.

Lowest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees in a light to moderate southeast breeze, with a few mist or fog patches.

Pollen Forecast: High

Solar UV Index: Moderate

On Thursday morning, there will be spells of warm sunshine and a few showers.

Where the showers occur, they are likely to be heavy and thundery with the potential for spot flooding.

The afternoon will bring plenty of warm sunshine and isolated heavy downpours.

A very warm or hot day with highest temperatures generally ranging from 24 to 27 degrees in a light to moderate southeasterly breeze.

National Outlook: Staying very warm and humid with sunny spells and occasional thundery downpours.