Great news! Today’s weather is set to be a scorcher

Following a warm, dry Monday, it looks like Tuesday is set to be only better.

This morning has been a gorgeous one and today's weather is guaranteed to reach higher temperatures. According to The Irish Mirror, it's going to be warm all day today with the heat only increasing, with temperatures of 26 degrees predicted.

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Today will stay dry, with the east getting the best of the sun, with some clouds only affecting parts of Munster and west Connacht. Unfortunately, the rain may return tonight meaning that tomorrow could start off wet.

Generally dry today with long spells of sunshine. Mod SE breezes. Shwrs in W &SW later possibly heavy&thundery. V warm & humid, highs 20-26C

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) August 16, 2016

Wednesday is promised cloudy with some mist, with some heavy spells of rain. Temperatures are set to reach between 17-20 degrees. Thursday has been predicted as being dull with a lot of clouds, with fog and mist promised as well. Temperatures are predicted to rise between 16-20 degrees. Friday will be cloudy with breezy weather. Random spells of rain are promised also, with temperatures set to reach between 15 and 19 degrees. Moral of the story? Get out and enjoy that sunshine today as it may not last. We do live in Ireland after all.