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06 Dec 2025

WATCH LIVE: Track thunderstorms as intense lightning strikes forecast for Kilkenny

Thunderstorms in Ireland set to continue through the night and into tomorrow as Met Eireann issues new warning

Thunderstorms in Ireland set to continue through the night and into tomorrow as Met Eireann issues new warning

Ireland is bracing for days of thunderstorms as Met Eireann is forecasting that thunderstorms are set to continue right up until Saturday afternoon. 

Met Eireann has issued a new weather warning covering the majority of the country. 

Met Eireann has issued a 'Status Yellow' Weather Warning for Thunderstorms for Munster, Leinster, Cavan, Leitrim and Roscommon that comes into place at midnight tonight and remains in place until 4.30pm on Saturday.

It warns of bands of thunderstorms with intense lightning strikes causing some disruption in parts.

You can track the expected thunderstorm activity on this map from windy.com

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