Higher than average temperatures are forecast to be in place until at least Thursday, according to Met Éireann.

Higher than average temperatures are forecast to be in place until at least Thursday, according to Met Éireann.
The forecaster says that the temperatures are 3-4C above the September average in all areas, with the highest temperatures looking likely to be in the eastern half of the country.
It said that the average high maximum temperature at this time of year in Dublin’s Phoenix Park is usually 17C, however yesterday it was recorded as being 23C.
Met Éireann says that a similar temperature, 23-24C, is expected in some areas in the east until Thursday, when it will then become cooler. The temperatures in this region are 5-6C above the September average.
It says that there is a risk of shower activity in the west and north west of the country.
In September of last year, the highest recorded temperature that month was 22.1C at the Phoenix Park on the 3rd, and also Athenry, Co Galway on the 19th.
The climb in temperatures is due to a warm plume which originates from the Mediterranean and is being advected towards Ireland, resulting in the warm airflow across the country.
Much of western Europe is experiencing above average temperatures at the moment, with England and France also expecting warm weather over the next few days, with some areas expecting to hit 30C.