To say people weren't prepared for yesterdays heat is an understatement but did we enjoy the nicest day of the year so far? YES!!!!
And now we know who got the best of the heat thanks to Met Eireann who recorded a temperature of 29.2 degrees in Ardfert Co. Kerry.
Meanwhile, Shannon Airport recorded highs of 28.4 degrees followed by Dooks in Co. Kerry with 28.2 degrees.
Max temps from yesterday - Thursday 27th June (°C)
29.2 Ardfert - Kerry
28.4 Shannon Airport
28.2 Dooks - Kerry
28.0 Valentia
27.6 Killarney
27.4 Ballybunnion
27.3 Adare Manor (Limerick)
27.0 Mallow (Cork)Current observations for today are here:https://t.co/MvCx72KIaT pic.twitter.com/JRuTd0v1U0
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) June 28, 2019
But it looks like the sunshine is coming to an end with Thunderstorms forecast for today.
Very impressive lightning display off the west coast at the moment.
You can see the radar & lightning graphics on our homepage https://t.co/dz6JbE5FIb
Heavy showers were showing up from before 10am with increasing amounts of lightning strikes from 11am. pic.twitter.com/VrAmBn584I— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) June 28, 2019
