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Met Éireann issued a status yellow high temperature warning for much of Ireland as temperatures were forecast to reach 30°C in some places. Officials warned of possible drought conditions, animal welfare concerns, wildfires, and pressure on water supplies and transport.

Met Éireann issued a yellow high-temperature warning for Ireland as a heat dome drove unusually hot weather across Europe. The article reports record June heat in the UK and widespread disruption from soaring temperatures, including school closures, power strain, and public health warnings.

Met Éireann says Ireland will see a warm spell with dry sunny days and muggy nights, with temperatures peaking at up to 30°C on Thursday. The heat is linked to a heat dome over Europe that is also driving dangerous heatwaves in France, Italy, and Spain.

"Dolphin strandings have more than tripled in recent years with more than 70 animals washed up dead or dying on Irish beaches since the start of the year."