Road safety alert – yellow high temperature warnings for Ireland
The RSA asking road users to exercise caution on the roads and has issued yellow weather warnings for high temperatures
Print11 July 2025
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution on the roads this weekend as Met Éireann has issued yellow weather warnings for high temperatures on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
There are Yellow Warnings for Carlow, Cavan, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Tipperary, and Westmeath from 12:00 on Friday to 06:00 Saturday and for the whole of Ireland from 12:00 on Saturday to 06:00 on Sunday. Temperatures could be in excess of 27°c.
Potential impacts are water safety issues due to increased use of lakes/beaches, forest fires are a possibility, uncomfortable sleeping conditions, and heat stress.
Weather Conditions
In high temperatures, the RSA is advising road users, particularly drivers, to be aware of the dangers posed by sun glare.
This can result in drivers being temporarily dazzled or blinded by the intensity and brightness of the sun.
With clear sunny conditions and high temperatures forecast over the next number of days, the RSA is advising drivers to reduce the risk of sun glare by wearing sunglasses and to be aware of the dangers of sun glare when travelling east in the mornings and west later in the day.
Any delays to journeys could result in road users being stuck in traffic for a period of time in hot conditions.
Children and pets are particularly at risk during these hot spells of weather.
It is advised that you also ensure your windscreen is clear of grease or grime inside and out.
Make sure you have plenty of window washer fluid to clear flies/insects and excess dust from the road when driving.
Pedestrians
The RSA advises for drivers to watch out for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders, and motorcyclists.
Pedestrians, people who cycle, and motorcyclists are advised to beware of the dangers that sun glare can cause, especially when crossing the road and at junctions
People are additionally advised to follow current health messaging around the use of sunblock when out walking and cycling.
Summertime is the most dangerous time of the year on our roads, the RSA noted.
In the summer, when there are no obvious dangers, the weather is fine and days are brighter, is the time where we most often drop our guard.
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