11 counties hit with thunderstorm warning

Met Éireann has issued three separate Status Yellow thunderstorm warnings this evening, with storms bringing lightning, hail, and heavy downpours across multiple parts of the country.

The warnings cover 11 counties, with conditions expected to remain unstable into the early evening. People are urged to take extra care, particularly on the roads and during outdoor activities.

⚠️ Cavan and Monaghan

• Warning Level: Yellow
• Issued: 16:11
• Valid: 16:10 – 18:00 (Friday)
• What to Expect:
  • Local thunderstorms
  • Lightning
  • Possible hail

⚠️ Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Wexford, Wicklow

• Warning Level: Yellow
• Issued: 17:25
• Valid: 17:25 – 19:00 (Friday)
• What to Expect:
  • Thunderstorms developing
  • Lightning and hail likely
  • Risk of surface water on roads

⚠️ Kilkenny, Laois, Tipperary

• Warning Level: Yellow
• Issued: 16:59
• Valid: 16:59 – 19:00 (Friday)
• What to Expect:
  • Isolated thunderstorms
  • Frequent lightning
  • Potential for heavy bursts of rain