Met Eireann has warned that Ireland will experience some “very uncomfortable” weather this week. Temperatures are expected to climb over the coming days, potentially reaching 30C or higher by Thursday. A rare five day weather advisory has been issued for the entire country, running from 12 noon Monday until 9am Friday. It states: “Exceptionally warm weather will occur over Ireland this week. Daytime temperatures will exceed 25C, with temperatures possibly reaching 30C on Thursday. “Very mild, humid and possibly uncomfortable at night as temperatures will
generally stay above 15C . Thunderstorms are possible also, particularly on Thursday. “Potential impacts include water safety issues due to increased use of lakes/ beaches , uncomfortable sleeping conditions and heat stress.” A separate nationwide Status Yellow high temperature warning has also been issued and runs from 12 noon Tuesday until 9am Friday. With the muggy, sweltering weather expected to ramp up over the coming days, many households will face unbearably hot nights as they struggle to keep their homes cool. The national forecaste r
has said the hot weather “will produce impacts such as uncomfortable conditions during the day and especially by night”. Experts are encouraging people to try a surprisingly simple trick to help cool rooms down – placing bowls of cold water near windows around the house. Energy experts say this is a cheap and easy way to help lower indoor temperatures without relying on fans or cooling devices. LEAP Energy Advice recommends leaving bowls filled with cold water, or ice cubes if you have them, on
windowsills, worktops or near open windows to help cool the air . It said: “Although it may seem peculiar, placing bowls of water around the house can aid in cooling the hot air. This simple technique can be surprisingly effective. “This cooling method works particularly well when the bowl of water, or ice, is positioned near an open window or in front of a fan, as the airflow helps to circulate cooler air throughout your home. “If you need to cool down quickly, try placing
a bowl of ice and cold water in front of your fan’s blades. This will cause the air blowing from the fan to pass over the icy water, creating a refreshing sensation on your skin. It’s like having a homemade, DIY air-conditioner.” Even without a fan, bowls of cold water can still help bring temperatures down indoors, however experts say airflow will make the effect much more noticeable, Express reports. British Gas added: “While fans aren’t the most expensive appliance to run, using one is
still likely to impact your fuel bills – but there are some things you can do to get the most out of the energy you’re paying for. “To really cool down a room with a fan, place a deep dish of ice in the front of it to whip up the water mist and chill the breeze. You can also point a box fan out of an open window in the evenings – this pushes the hot air out instead of just blowing it around
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