How our body reacts to thunder and lightning — and why

As thunderstorm warnings are extended for some counties, here are some of the ways you may be feeling the effects

The change in pressure during thunderstorms can impact our bodies in different ways.

With temperatures topping 30 degrees in recent days as Ireland experienced an unusually warm heatwave, it was only a matter of time before lighting would strike.

A status orange thunderstorm warning was in place across the country until Monday morning but has been extended until 10pm for Munster as well as counties Dublin, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Kildare and Wicklow.

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