Met Eireann forecasters have predicted flash flooding in some places as thunderstorms and “intense lightning” are expected today with a weather warning in place while temperatures will stay high in the late twenties.
It will be mostly dry this morning with hazy sunshine, and it will be another warm or hot day with temperatures generally reaching between 24 and 27 degrees although it will be a little cooler near the coast as light sea breezes return. A few isolated heavy showers or thunderstorms may develop throughout late afternoon and evening with the risk of some spot flooding, intense lightning, and a slight chance of hail.
A Status Yellow alert for thunderstorms will be in place for the whole country from 3pm on Sunday to 3am on Monday. A forecaster said: "While some places will stay dry, hit and miss thunderstorm activity along with hail and heavy downpours may lead to spot flooding and hazardous driving conditions."
