Thunderstorm warning issued for 16 counties
Met Éireann has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for 16 counties on Friday morning.
A warning has been issued for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Clare, Tipperary, Connacht, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Meath, Offaly, and Westmeath
Met Éireann has warned of localised flooding, lightning damage, hail, difficult driving conditions and gusty winds.
The Road Safety Authority has advised motorists to slow down and allow a greater braking distance between you and the vehicle in front, take alternative routes if roads are flooded, and drive with dipped headlights at all times.
The warning comes as Ireland had its hottest day of the year on Thursday.
A status yellow high temperature warning remains in place until 9am on Saturday.
The National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management have met with key stakeholders due to the weather warnings across the country.
Director Keith Leonard emphasised; “There are two separate weather-related risks that the public needs to consider over the next 48...
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