There's also a risk of localised flooding where the rain is heaviest.
A rain and thunderstorm warning has been issued for the entire country for the next 24 hours.
The status yellow alert is in place until midday tomorrow.
Met Eireann says scattered heavy downpours and thunderstorms can be expected.
There's also a risk of localised flooding where the rain is heaviest.
Status Yellow - Rain & Thunderstorm warning for Ireland
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) September 8, 2021
Scattered heavy downpours & thunderstorms are expected in some areas today, tonight & for a time on Thursday. Localised flooding may occur where rainfall is heaviest⚠️
Valid: 09:04 Wed 08/09/2021 to 12:00 Thurs 09/09/2021 pic.twitter.com/4adkDUFvrj

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