Louth County Council issue warning ahead of heatwave
The local authority is engaging with the National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management.
Louth County Council have said it is engaging with the National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management (NDFEM) and other key stakeholders to prepare for high temperatures expected over the coming days.
It comes as Met Éireann have issued a Status Yellow High Temperature warning for Ireland, in place from 12 noon today (Tuesday 23 June) until 9.00am on Friday 26 June.
Daytime temperatures may exceed 27°C, with night-time temperatures staying above 15°C.
The local authority said while the warm weather will be welcome, it also brings several public safety risks and is encouraging everyone to take simple precautions during this period.
Louth County Council have reminded the public to:
Stay hydrated and avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day
Take care near water – swim only in lifeguarded areas, never leave children unattended, avoid alcohol near water, and follow all safety signage
Use water responsibly, as demand increases during warm weather
Do not light fires in or near forests; use BBQs safely and report any fires by calling 999 or 112
Be aware that thunderstorms are forecast, which may bring intense rainfall, localised flooding, poor visibility, and dangerous road conditions
The public is advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings from Met Éireann at www.met.ie.
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