Ten counties hit with weather warnings as thunderstorms and heavy rain on the way

Ten counties have been issued with a Status Yellow Thunderstorm Warning today as heavy downpours and isolated thunderstorms are expected.

Counties Carlow, Laois, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Laois, Offaly, Kildare, Wicklow, Clare, Limerick and Galway have all been issued with the warning as Met Éireann say there could be a possibility of localised flooding and lightning damage.

The warning is in place from 11am on Tuesday morning until 8pm this evening.

Carlow Weatherman Alan O'Reilly has said the thunderstorms have already kicked off on the west coast with heavy rain being felt in some southern counties this morning.

Thunderstorms already kicking off just off the West coast at 8am Tuesday and some showers hitting Soith and Southeast too. Thundery downpours with hail and flash flooding is possible today.

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— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) May 20, 2025

After today, the weather is expected to be mainly dry up to Friday but it will become more unsettled over the weekend with rain or showers spreading from the west.

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Tuesday

This morning, showers will develop over the southern half of the country, becoming more widespread this afternoon. Some showers will be heavy with thunderstorms and spot flooding possible. Light rain or drizzle will develop in the southwest this afternoon. Highest temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees in a light southerly or variable breeze.

Early tonight, heavy showers will continue in places with patchy rain and drizzle over the southern half of the country. Becoming largely dry by morning with clear spells developing. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 9 degrees in a light variable breeze.

Wednesday

Tomorrow morning, any lingering patchy rain in the southeast will clear to leave a dry and sunny day with just the chance of a few showers in the south. Highest temperatures of 17 to 22 degrees generally but cooler near northern coasts in light to moderate northerly winds.

Wednesday night will be dry with isolated mist patches around dawn. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 9 degrees in light to moderate northwest breezes.

Thursday

Thursday will be largely dry with patchy cloud and sunny spells and just the odd light shower possible. Light to moderate northerly winds will bring a fresher feel to northern parts of Ulster and Connacht as well as near the Leinster coast with highest temperatures of just 14 to 16 degrees, but ranging from 17 to 21 degrees elsewhere.

Friday

Friday will start off dry with sunny spells. Cloud will increase from the west. Rain or drizzle will develop in the west towards evening and spread eastwards. Amounts will be small. Highest temperatures 14 to 18 degrees with light to moderate variable breezes. Friday night will be mostly cloudy with patchy light rain, drizzle at first and with more persistent rain spreading eastwards overnight. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 14 degrees.