Thunderstorms to hit Cork and 11 other counties, Met Éireann warns

A thunderstorm in Courtmacsherry earlier this year. Photo: Andy Gibson.

Met Éireann has issued a thunderstorm warning for Cork and 11 other counties as lightning strikes and general bad weather are to cause poor conditions this evening. 

The forecaster is cautioning the public on the "poor driving conditions" they expect local thunderstorms to cause this evening.