Gusts of over 100km per hour have led to many power outages across the country, with several areas also experiencing spot flooding and lightning strikes.
Ireland is set to see strong winds and heavy rain continue into the evening as a Status Yellow Wind warning remains in place for Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Waterford, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Antrim and Down until 9pm tonight.A forecaster said: “Gusts over 100kmh including at Shannon Airport and lightning strikes in the West with heavy showers pushing across the country as the rough day continues.
Turning rather cold with lowest temperatures of 2 to 6 degrees, and strong and gusty southwest winds will moderate overnight.Scattered outbreaks of thundery rain will move in across the country on Thursday with local hail and lightning, driest for Ulster and the north midlands.
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