Temperatures are set to reach 34 degrees later this week. With a Status Yellow high temperature warning from Met Éireann currently in place until Friday, did you know that, under Irish law, if it gets too hot, you can leave work? According to the Irish meteorological service, this week, maximum temperatures in excess of 27C, combined with night-time minima in excess of 15C, are expected. The hot and humid weather will continue for the rest of the working week, with the heat peaking on Thursday.