Weather forecast

According to Met Éireann, tomorrow will be warm and sunny, with a few light showers of rain. Humid conditions are expected, with risk of fog in coastal areas.

Temperatures are expected to be between 22°C and 26°C tomorrow, with a nationwide status yellow weather warning in place. Drought conditions are expected to continue well into next week.

In the news

  • Concerns that the drop in cattle prices could be related to the drought, with processors taking advantage of the situation, have been refuted by the director of Meat Industry Ireland.
  • A condition-red forest fire danger warning has been extended by the Department of Agriculture until 12pm Wednesday, 11 July.
  • A vote to sell skimmed milk powder (SMP) from intervention stocks twice a month was passed without dissention from any member state in Brussels this week.
  • The drought advisory now extends well into next week, with early harvesting opening opportunities for catch crops while cattle, sheep and even dogs are under stress.
  • Lakeland milk suppliers and feed customers can contact a dedicated advice line if they are suffering from drought issues.