Yellow thunderstorm warning issued for 10 counties

Kenneth Fox

A status yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for 10 counties.

It is in place for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Wicklow, Clare, Limerick, Tipperary and Galway.

Met Éireann is warning of a risk of spot flooding, and lightning damage.

The warning takes effect from now and will expire at 8pm.

They said on Tuesday, showers will develop over the southern half of the country, becoming more widespread this afternoon.

Some showers will be heavy with thunderstorms and spot flooding possible. Light rain or drizzle will develop in the southwest this afternoon. Highest temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees in a light southerly or variable breeze.

On Wednesday morning, mist and fog will clear along with any lingering patchy rain in the southeast, leaving a dry and sunny day with just the chance of a few showers in the south.

Highest temperatures of 17 to 22 degrees generally but cooler near northern coasts in light to moderate northerly winds.

Met Éireann said it will be mainly dry up to Friday. Becoming more unsettled over the weekend with rain or showers spreading from the west.

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 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.