Sunny weather set to continue
The good weather looks set to stay for the weekend, according to Met Éireann.
Met Éireann is predicting temperatures of 22 degrees across the country today with highs of between 18-23 degrees tomorrow.
Sunburn Index today:
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) June 20, 2014
High in all areas.
The mini-heatwave is due to last into next week also.
Good morning! Cloudier out Western areas today but sunshine will push through for a fab Friday later on! #3eWeather pic.twitter.com/Bw04ZTe7gT
— Deric (@deric_tv) June 20, 2014
"In all places it will be dry and warm today," said Met Éireann meteorologist Vincent O'Shea.
"Winds will be very light, so it'll feel pleasant everywhere no matter where you are
"Now there's a better chance of sunshine widely tomorrow, Saturday, and indeed on Sunday, [with] temperatures peaking each day around 22-23 degrees, probably warmest tomorrow, Saturday."
After temperatures have soared in recent days, Argos has reported that the sale of paddling pools has increased by 345% compared to the same time last year.
The retailer has also revealed a 1,000% increase in the sale of fans.
