Met Éireann is warning of possible damaging hail and flash flooding in Laois
There is also a chance of very gusty winds and damage to utilities including power, water, gas, telecommunications
Met Éireann is warning of possible hail and flooding in Laois as it issues a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning.
According to the national forecaster, the new warning which comes into effect from Friday, June 26 at 9am could bring damaging hail, localised flash flooding and difficult driving conditions. There is also a chance of very gusty winds and “damage to utilities including power, water, gas, telecommunications”.
The warning is in place for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Clare, Tipperary, Connacht, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath.
Met Éireann said the thunderstorms are possible in places but “due to their hit and miss nature, not all areas will experience them”.
A Status Yellow - High Temperature warning for Ireland is also place tomorrow and into Saturday.
Met Éireann stated that there will be maximum temperatures in excess of 27°C in many counties combined with night-time minima in excess of 15°C expected.
The potential impacts include water safety issues due to increased use of lakes/beaches, uncomfortable sleeping conditions, heat stress and the potential for forest fires.