Seven counties hit with new Met Éireann weather warning as heatwave ends with a bang
Met Eireann has issued status orange and yellow weather warnings with potentially severe lightening and hail damage in some places
Met Eireann has issued a status yellow weather warning as the scorching temperatures come to an end.
A Status Yellow thunderstorm warning was issued on Wednesday afternoon for Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford, Kilkenny and Wexford.
Met Éireann warns of scattered thunderstorms moving up from the south today.
Risks include the “potential for lightning & hail damage” and “slippy roads and impaired visibility, where showers hit,” according to the latest from Met Éireann.
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This warning is valid until 7pm on Wednesday evening, May 27.