Hail, thunder and lightning possible in Kilkenny today

A mainly dry start to today (Thursday) in Kilkenny, but scattered heavy and possibly thundery showers will develop for the late morning, afternoon and evening.

There is a slight risk of hail and lightning mixed in.

Cool with highest temperatures of 10 or 11 degrees with mostly moderate southeasterly or variable winds through early part of the day later veering northwest.

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Mostly dry and clear tonight.

Chilly with lows of 3 to 6 degrees in mostly light westerly breezes.