Storms in Ireland: an Orange Warning Until Monday Morning
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Storms in Ireland: an Orange Warning Until Monday Morning

These storms are the natural follow-up to the heatwave that affected Ireland during the week. Severe storms and heavy rainfall are expected.

Thunderstorms in Ireland - © nick_fedirko

While Ireland has experienced a heatwave this week, stormy weather is expected from Sunday evening. The weather conditions are deteriorating, and Met Éireann has issued an orange warning for severe thunderstorms across the entire island.

After the Heatwave, Ireland to Face Powerful Storms

The Island Will Return to Normal Seasonal Averages After the Rainfall

Following new temperature records this week (Met Éireann recorded a high of 31.7 °C at Oak Park in Carlow), the once clear skies are now filling with heavy, threatening clouds…

Stormy weather is expected by the end of the weekend, with the night likely to bring heavy rain, strong thunderstorms, and intense lightning. Hail warnings have also been issued in some areas.

The warning is in effect nationwide until 9 a.m. on Monday.

After this period, Ireland should return to mild, typical seasonal temperatures.