Ireland’s heatwave has come to an abrupt end with Met Eireann forecasting flash floods, thunderstorms and lightning.
A Status Orange thunderstorm warning is in place for 14 counties until 10pm tonight, with the national forecaster saying: “Thunderstorm activity expected. Due to the sporadic nature of development, not all areas will be affected.
“Heavy downpours of rain and hail will occur in places. Flooding where heavy downpours occur.”
