Met Éireann forecasts more changeable weather after week’s prolonged spell of heat

Rainfall will become more widespread by Sunday, after thunderstorms left some without power

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Thunderstorms and overcast conditions will bring heat wave to conclusion - though high temperatures will persist in Europe

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Many will be stuck in the office as temperatures are set to top 30 degrees

No plan to deal with heatwaves or how we will cope if weather gets even hotter

Soaring values in France, Italy, Spain, England and other western European states exerting significant strain

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Status yellow high temperature warning is in force in Ireland until Friday morning

France, Spain, Italy and Luxembourg on alert, while Met Éireann warns Ireland set for ‘exceptionally hot’ Thursday

Met Éireann expects Thursday to be ‘exceptionally hot and humid’, with highs of up to 31 degrees and thunderstorm risk

Hot spell comes amid heatwave in Europe, with some countries facing highs of above 40

Dry sunny days and muggy nights in store until Thursday, Met Éireann says

Busy brace of days showcasing concerts and sporting events should be dry and pleasant

Unsettled conditions are likely to continue throughout the latter half of next week, forecaster says