A thunderstorm warning from Met Éireann is currently in place for 13 counties.
The status yellow alert affects Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan and Tipperary.
The forecaster has warned of thundery showers this afternoon and evening, with hail and heavy downpours bringing the risk of spot flooding.
The warning will remain in place until 8pm tonight.
We have an unstable atmosphere at the moment and, combined with diurnal heating, conditions are ripe for producing thunderstorms and lightning strikes. Keep in touch with our forecasts and warnings over the next few days to see which parts of the country are most at risk. pic.twitter.com/xTD7ItokcZ
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) May 10, 2021
Across the country, widespread showers are forecast to continue this afternoon and evening with a risk of hail.
Highest temperatures will reach 12 to 15 degrees. The showers will gradually become lighter and more isolated early tonight, with clear spells developing.
Further showers will move into western parts of Munster towards morning. Minimum temperatures will drop as low as three to seven degrees.
Showers this afternoon & evening with some heavy & ⛈️ downpours bringing the risk of spot flooding. Risk of hail also. 🌡️ of 12 to 15°C with moderate or fresh south to southwest winds.
The showers will become lighter and more isolated early tonight, with clear spells developing. pic.twitter.com/NwVimn0V5B— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) May 10, 2021
