Torrential downpours are being forecast by Met Éireann
MET Éireann has issued a second thunderstorm warning for Limerick in less than 24 hours.
In a status yellow weather warning, issued this Sunday morning, the forecaster warned that thunderstorms will develop in Limerick and accross the country today.
Weather warning for Thunder.
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) June 14, 2020
Level Yellow.
Valid 1200 to 2300 Sunday.https://t.co/ozrQHtoOkt pic.twitter.com/1AWTsi3AuA
A separate warning was issued on Saturday evening and social media was alive across Limerick as people posted images and videos of the thunder and lightning.
About 3.30am. That was loud. The view from Clarina. pic.twitter.com/1SwkYUsfgf
— Tom Clancy (@tclansee) June 14, 2020
Torrential downpours can be expected in some areas this Sunday and Met Éireann says there is a risk of hail and localised flooding.
The thunderstorm warning, which remains valid from midday to 11pm, applies to Munster, Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath.
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