Sun worshippers brought back to earth with a bang amid thunder warnings

Lucy Chambers, Doireann Gannon, and Keelan McCarthy shelter under a towel as the weather takes a turn on Fountainstown Beach. Picture: Chani Anderson

Sun worshippers were brought back down to earth with a bang on Wednesday after thunder and downpours followed a glorious heatwave that broke records across the country.

Met Éireann issued a status orange thunderstorm warning for Cork from 2pm until 4pm on Wednesday as thunderstorms moved north, sparking dangerous travelling conditions.