Parts of Ireland hit with another Thunderstorm Warning for today with heavy rain and hail forecast
Parts of Ireland have been hit with another Thunderstorm Warning from Met Eireann.
A Status Yellow Thunderstorm warning for Clare, Limerick, Tipperary, Donegal, Connacht, Laois, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath comes into effect at 3pm and remains in place until 9pm.
Met Eireann is warning of localised showers with heavy downpours, thunderstorms, gusty winds and a chance of hail.
Met Eireann is warning that there could be localised flooding and difficult driving conditions.
According to the Met Eireann weather forecast for Ireland, showers will develop this afternoon across the midlands and northwest, turning heavy at times with thunderstorms, hail and possible spot flooding too. Warm, with highest temperatures of 22 to 27 degrees generally although sea breezes will keep coastal areas slightly cooler.
Any lingering showers in the northwest will clear early tonight, leaving largely dry conditions with clear spells and patches of mist and fog. More showers will move into the southwest later in the night and will be heavy at times. Very mild again with temperatures not falling below 13 to 16 degrees, with light winds.
According to Met Eireann forecast, rain in the southwest will extend northeastwards to most areas during Friday. The rain will be heavy at times and isolated thunderstorms are possible. Highest temperatures of 18 to 26 degrees, warmest in Ulster and north Leinster. There'll be a light to moderate south to southeast wind, occasionally freshening around showers.
Saturday and Sunday are also set to be showery days with further isolated thunderstorms also in the Met Eireann weather forecast.