Get out in the sun but take care, say experts.
A mini scorcher is expected this weekend and people are being reminded to slap on sunscreen.
The HSE is advising people to seek shade and slip-on sunglasses.
They also advise those to sit in the cover of trees to avoid direct sunlight where possible.
The HSE says children should wear factor 50 or more, and for adults it's SPF 30 plus.
Dry and generally fine today with long spells of spring sunshine and just patchy cloud.🌤️
The sunshine will be hazy at times with some local mist patches.
Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees.🌡️ pic.twitter.com/LlyPvdaK4b— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) March 26, 2022
National Cancer Control Programme Specialist in Public Health Medicine, Dr Katherine Harkin says preparation is key.
"The main message that I really wanted to get across this weekend .. please don't forget to be prepared and be sun smart."
"Slip-on clothing that covers your skin such as long sleeves or long dresses or collared t-shirts."
Met Éireann is forecasting long spells of spring sunshine today with just some patchy cloud at times.
They say temperatures could reach as high as nineteen degrees in parts of the country.
