Thunderstorm warning for Cork, Waterford, Tipperary, and eight other counties lifted early
Thunderstorm clouds passing over Kildare. Picture: Damien Storan
A status yellow thunderstorm warning, which was issued for Cork and 10 other counties this afternoon, has been lifted earlier than expected.
The warning for counties Cork, Waterford, Tipperary, Wicklow, Wexford, Offaly, Laois, Kilkenny, Kildare, Carlow, and Dublin, was issued at 2.25pm on Tuesday. It had been scheduled to remain in place until 9pm. However, Met Éireann lifted the warning at 6.30pm this evening.
There are no other weather advisories in effect.
Met Éireann had warned of a risk prolonged heavy showers and associated spot flooding throughout the evening, and a possibility of hail.
Temperatures this afternoon ranged from 14C to 18C in moderate to fresh west to northwest winds.
Some further scattered showers are forecast for this evening, some of which may become heavy and thundery, especially in the eastern half of the country.
In Louth, county council crews have been working to alleviate flash floods in Drogheda.
Images posted to social media showed several inches of water outside the Centra store in Harman's Gardens.
The floodwaters have now been cleared, according to a council spokesperson.
— Louth County Council (@louthcoco) July 4, 2023
Scattered showers will continue overnight, though most areas will remain dry. Temperatures will fall to between 7C and 10C in mainly light westerly breezes. There may also be some isolated patches of mist.
Wednesday's forecast is for showers and spells of sunshine once again, though with lighter showers than those seen in recent days. Highest temperatures on Wednesday will range between 14C and 18C, with conditions coolest in Atlantic coastal areas.
Check out the Irish Examiner's WEATHER CENTRE for regularly updated short and long range forecasts wherever you are.
