Kilkenny hit with weather warning as thunderstorms and heavy rain on the way

Ten counties have been issued with a Status Yellow Thunderstorm Warning today as heavy downpours and isolated thunderstorms are expected.

Counties Kilkenny, Carlow, Laois, Tipperary, Laois, Offaly, Kildare, Wicklow, Clare, Limerick and Galway have all been issued with the warning as Met Éireann say there could be a possibility of localised flooding and lightning damage.

The warning is in place from 11am on Tuesday morning until 8pm this evening.

Carlow Weatherman Alan O'Reilly has said the thunderstorms have already kicked off on the west coast with heavy rain being felt in some southern counties this morning.

Thunderstorms already kicking off just off the West coast at 8am Tuesday and some showers hitting Soith and Southeast too. Thundery downpours with hail and flash flooding is possible today.

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After today, the weather is expected to be mainly dry up to Friday but it will become more unsettled over the weekend with rain or showers spreading from the west.

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Tuesday

Today will start off mainly dry across Munster with some sunshine. Through the morning, showers will develop away from the south coast and will continue this afternoon. Some will be heavy with spot flooding and isolated thunderstorms possible.

This evening, rain and drizzle will develop in the southwest and will extend across southern areas. Highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees with light southerly or variable breezes.

Tonight will start off with further showers or outbreaks of rain. These will gradually clear to the south by morning with clear spells following. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 8 degrees with light variable breezes.

Wednesday

On Wednesday morning, any lingering patchy rain in the southeast will soon clear to give a largely dry with good spells of sunshine. Highest temperatures of 18 to 21 degrees with light to moderate northerly breezes.

Wednesday night will be dry with isolated mist patches around dawn. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 9 degrees in light to moderate northwest breezes.

Thursday

Thursday will be largely dry with patchy cloud and sunny spells and just the odd light shower possible. Light to moderate northerly winds will bring a fresher feel to northern parts of Ulster and Connacht as well as near the Leinster coast with highest temperatures of just 14 to 16 degrees, but ranging from 17 to 21 degrees elsewhere.

Friday

Friday will start off dry with sunny spells. Cloud will increase from the west. Rain or drizzle will develop in the west towards evening and spread eastwards. Amounts will be small. Highest temperatures 14 to 18 degrees with light to moderate variable breezes.

Friday night will be mostly cloudy with patchy light rain, drizzle at first and with more persistent rain spreading eastwards overnight. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 14 degrees.