Cork one of four counties under status yellow thunderstorm warning

Forecasters said scattered thunderstorms moving northwards from the south could still bring lightning, hail, poor visibility and localised flooding in affected areas.

Cork’s Marina Walk looking bright and busy in the current heatwave. Picture: Noel Sweeney

Four counties are still under a status yellow thunderstorm warning as sun worshippers were brought back down to earth on Wednesday. with a bang after thunder and downpours followed a glorious heatwave that broke records across the country.

The warning affects Clare, Cork, Kerry, and Limerick, and is in place until 8pm on Wednesday