Its Hot Hot Hot !!!!!!!

[bojangles]

Irish Independent 10 July 2013

MET Eireann could be set to issue an Orange Alert for the first time ever later this week as Ireland basks in a heatwave of almost 30 degrees.
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So far today the South West has been enjoying the highest temperatures in the country - with the mercury hitting over 28 degrees in Cork and Clare, according to Met Eireann.

However, water restrictions have kicked in as local authorities around the country urged the public to conserve water as the hot weather puts supplies under increased pressure.

Already some local authorities are restricting services at night-time in a bid to conserve dwindling reservoir levels.

Meanwhile, AA Roadwatch received a number of reports of tar melting on roads in the extreme heat.

Met Eireann says there will be no let up in the searing temperatures over the coming days – in fact, it is only going to get hotter.

It is expecting to upgrade its heatwave warning to an Orange Alert for the first time ever today as temperatures in parts of the country top 30 degrees. It issued a Yellow Alert earlier this week.
e heatwave when she arrived for work at RTE

Mount Dillon in Co Roscommon was the hottest place in Ireland yesterday, and the sweltering 29 degrees

[bojangles]

Our 7 year drought ( ie 2 days on the trot without rain )has finally arrived . Already out reservoirs are running dry even though its rained consistently since 2007 . the grass is like scorched earth and men wearing shorts are de rigueur everywhere . Any one gone to Portugal or Spain will be bulling having being duped by the travel agents into going abroad during our 7 yearly heatwave . Mind you , some people should never remover their shirts in public , seen some horrible vistas the last few days .

[Mykidsmom]

hey all i can say is....get your sunscreen, a nice comfy chair in the garden, loads of cold drinks and ice......and enjoy lol...

[Mykidsmom]

BUT....warning...keep small babies and those with heart or lung issues in the cool and shade.....

[bojangles]

BUT....warning...keep small babies and those with heart or lung issues in the cool and shade.....

No babies in our house , Another tip is to leave the attic door ajar and let some heat escape up there .

[Mykidsmom]

im guessing the houses there dont have central air?? i forget lol. another tip would be to keep windows and doors closed thro the day.....with curtains pulled closed..keep the sun and heat from it from blasting in....then when its evening open the curtains and windows.....let cool air exchange..

[quinner]

No babies in our house , Another tip is to leave the attic door ajar and let some heat escape up there .

keep the heavy curtains closed...........

[Mykidsmom]

[bojangles]

im guessing the houses there dont have central air?? i forget lol. another tip would be to keep windows and doors closed thro the day.....with curtains pulled closed..keep the sun and heat from it from blasting in....then when its evening open the curtains and windows.....let cool air exchange..

And block off Gods lovely sunshine ???? no way ,every bleedin window is open , got a tower fan blowing in to the face now . Forecast says Friday to break all records . we ll see ...

[bojangles]

keep the heavy curtains closed...........

no heavy curtains , just little dinky blinds , herself says they are too common .

[Mykidsmom]

roflmao your typical irish there hehehe....killing yourself with gods sunlight lol....here we take being cool seriously cos we have this weather for 4 months....so without central air....we block out the sun, close the windows, keep the doors shut and keep the house from getting hotter....yis are crazy lol...but hey if you have a couple of summers like this....you'll become canadians

[bojangles]

roflmao your typical irish there hehehe....killing yourself with gods sunlight lol....here we take being cool seriously cos we have this weather for 4 months....so without central air....we block out the sun, close the windows, keep the doors shut and keep the house from getting hotter....yis are crazy lol...but hey if you have a couple of summers like this....you'll become canadians

No thanks Helen , thats what hell is populated with ( Canadians ) I was in Death Valley 2 weeks ago . 52 degrees with a wind like a hairdryer on full blast . Did you know that Intel who have a large manufacturing base her save a fortune in energy costs because of the temperate climate . The facilities have to be kept at a certain temperature , so less air con in the summer and less heating in the winter .

[Mykidsmom]

wowoww thats some high temps...i dont think id have lasted thro it lol...they dont call it death valley for nothing ....and if you survived that god a piddlin 22 degrees is actually cool for you lol.. enjoy

[Eileen]

Ok, for those without air conditioners - as Helen said, keep the curtains closed during the day to keep the sun from heating the air in the house but keep the windows open. If there's no sun OPEN THE CURTAINS AND WINDOWS!! If you have a fan - great. Turn it so it blows the hot air OUT of the house. Now, here's the trick to staying cool. Cool showers during the day and before bed. Cool cloth for the neck - cool bucket of water to soak your feet. Cold drinks - avoid caffeine and excess alcohol. I love sitting outside when it's really hot with a fan and a cold drink.

[Mykidsmom]

how much is excess alcohol....just askin hehe