A Status Yellow weather warning is in place for three-quarters of the country
A STATUS YELLOW weather warning is in place for three-quarters of the country as Met Éireann cautions of the risk of localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions.
The warning came into effect at 10am and is due to remain in place until 10pm amid “thunderstorms bringing frequent lightning, heavy downpours, gusty winds and the chance of hail”. Scattered showers are expected to become more widespread into the afternoon and evening, some turning heavy with the potential for thunderstorms, hail and local flooding. Highest temperatures will be around 18 to 22 degrees Celsius.
“Some heavy rain will also move into northeastern parts of Ulster for a time. Mist or fog will form with just light southwest breezes. Temperatures not falling below 10 to 14 degrees.
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