Weather warning issued for widespread rain and possible thunderstorms
A weather warning has been issued by Met Éireann for widespread rain and possible thunderstorms, as festivalgoers face heavy downpours over the weekend.
The forecaster issued the national advisory for wet weather, saying “heavy showers or longer spells of rain” will become widespread from the south-west on Saturday night and during Sunday.
The advisory is valid from 3am on Sunday until Monday, with a warning of localised flooding.
Met Éireann has warned of some localised torrential downpours with the potential for thunderstorms, lightning and associated gusty winds.
“While they will be hit and miss, some localised flooding may occur,” it added.
Meanwhile, thousands of people attending Electric Picnic in Stradbally, Co Laois, will be hit with rain throughout Saturday and into Sunday.
Donal Egan, of Met Éireann, said: “The weather is going to remain unsettled for the weekend and into...
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