Ireland has been basking in usually warm weather recently - and now Met Eireann has revealed that it's only going to get hotter.
What started as a pleasant early spring has now turned into an unexpected 'mini-heatwave', with temperatures soaring well-above what's normal for this time of the year.
Initially, forecasters predicted highs of 16C, but those estimates have already been shattered. By Tuesday, the mercury had reached 17C, followed by an impressive 18C on Wednesday - and today Ireland is set to hit 19C.
But it doesn't stop there. Friday's temperatures are expected to climb "a little higher" - and Met Eirean says this glorious weather is expected to continue into next week, with even warmer conditions likely to follow.
In an ironic twist, Iish holidaymakers heading to Spain in the coming days may want to swap their sunglasses for raincoats, as a series of weather warnings have been issued for the country.
Spain, a favourite destination for Irish tourists year-round, is bracing for an unexpected spell of wet and windy weather.
The Spanish meteorological agency AEMET has issued weather warnings for its 14th named storm of the season - Storm Nuria - which could disrupt travel plans.
It said: "AEMET names the storm Nuria. Thursday will bring strong gusts of wind and heavy rainfall in the Canary Islands. It will affect the Peninsula starting Thursday night, especially the western part of the peninsula, also with very strong winds and precipitation."
Meanwhile the UK's Met Office warned:
"Red and orange warnings are in place across the Canary Islands today as Storm Nuria brings unusually strong winds. The forecast looks calmer though if you're heading here for an Easter break next week."
As Storm Nuria approaches, weather conditions are predicted to worsen significantly and tourists can expect overcast and cloudy skies.
It will reach the Canary Islands on Thursday, bringing gusty winds and heavy rain. Forecasters are also predicting that the storm will affect mainland Spain starting Thursday night, with particularly strong winds and heavy rain in the western regions of the Iberian Peninsula.
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