Red Weather Warnings Issued for Popular European Holiday Destinations

A series of red weather warnings have been issued for popular holiday destinations across Europe as soaring temperatures threaten to reach highs of 40°C this weekend. The alerts impact areas frequented by Irish tourists, particularly in regions such as Spain and Croatia, which are expected to experience extreme heat.

According to Irish weather expert Alan O’Reilly, who manages the widely followed @CarlowWeather account on X, visitors should remain vigilant regarding the weather updates. He noted, “A lot of weather warnings in Europe today and tomorrow, including red warnings for heat in parts of Spain, Germany, Croatia, Serbia, Hungary, and Poland.”

Extreme Heat Predicted Across Europe

Northern Spain is poised to experience the most intense heat over the weekend, with temperatures expected to surge significantly. Central Europe will also see a rise in temperatures, creating a potentially dangerous situation for tourists. Locations across these regions will be closely monitored as the weekend progresses.

In contrast, Ireland is set to enjoy relatively warm weather, with expected highs of up to 27°C on Saturday. The Irish Meteorological Service, Met Eireann, reported that while the weather will be mostly dry and warm, there remains a risk of showers and thunderstorms. A spokesperson stated, “Today will be largely dry and warm with good spells of sunshine,” adding that temperatures could reach between 20 and 26 degrees Celsius.

Weekend Weather Outlook for Ireland

On Friday night, the weather is predicted to remain dry with clear skies, though some mist and fog may develop overnight. Minimum temperatures will range from 10 to 14 degrees Celsius.

Saturday morning will bring further sunny spells, but the afternoon may see showers move into Munster and Connacht, some of which could be heavy or thundery. The Met Eireann forecast indicates that temperatures will peak between 21 and 27 degrees, with moderate winds from the east to southeast.

As Saturday night approaches, mild and humid conditions will persist, with early showers expected before the weather clears up. Nighttime temperatures will not drop below 14 to 17 degrees.

Sunday is anticipated to start off dry and mostly sunny, but scattered showers are likely to arrive from the southwest around noon, mainly affecting Munster and Connacht throughout the afternoon and evening. The highest temperatures will range from 19 to 25 degrees, with moderate southeast winds.

As the weekend unfolds, both travelers and locals are encouraged to stay informed about the evolving weather conditions, particularly in regions under red warning status.