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. On Monday, her colleague Deirdre Lowe had warned lightning associated with the band of heavy rain could be very dangerous and could be potentially fatal if a person is struck. However, the storm did generate very heavy rain in some areas, Ms Coleman said.

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