New Year to bring hail, thunder and lightning, says Met Éireann

The forecaster said showery outbreaks of rain will help ring in the New Year tonight, with the possibility of hail and thunder. Picture: Andreas Rosar/dpa via AP

2023 is set to get off to a cold and wet start with the risk of thunder and lightning, according to Met Éireann.

The forecaster said that showery outbreaks of rain will help to ring in the New Year tonight, with the possibility of hail and thunder.