WARNING: Thunder and lightning warning in place for 15 counties

Batten down the hatches...

Source: @MetEire_Warning

Although many iRadio listeners have been expressing their desire to wear fluffy socks again, we don't think anyone asked for THIS.

Met Éireann have issued an Orange weather warning for fifteen counties.

Weather warnings have been issued for Thunderstorm
The Map shows counties affected by these warnings. See https://t.co/sLGHpXxrhm for details. pic.twitter.com/3yhpsJ6nLd

— Met Éireann Warnings (@MetEire_Warning) June 8, 2018

Widespread thunderstorms with frequent lightning are expected afternoon and evening.

They also expect potential large amounts of rainfall in a short period of time with spot flooding in areas.

A Status Yellow Thunder warning is also in place for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Louth, Wicklow, Donegal, Cork and Kerry.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected in these areas this afternoon and evening with rainfall and spot flooding due too.

Both of these warnings are currently valid until 11pm.

Get a more detailed forecast here.