More localised thunderstorms are expected today as Met Eireann warn of of the potential of "downpours" in some eastern counties. The national weather office issued a Status Yellow rainfall warning for Dublin, Kildare, Longford, Louth, Meath, Cavan and Monaghan, where they expect "further heavy downpours moving westwards with spot flooding." However, the sighting was part of an intense band of lightning and thunder that affected mostly Co Cork, and south Leinster yesterday afternoon and evening. While north Leinster escaped any heavy downpours and thunder and lightning yesterday evening, there was a risk of thunderstorms developing in the area overnight and into the early hours of this morning, she added. However, the storm did generate very heavy rain in some areas, Ms Coleman said.

Source: Irish Independent June 17, 2020 01:32 UTC