Met Éireann has issued a series of weather warnings on Sunday as scattered thunderstorms are set to move across the country.
It warned of poor weather conditions in Kildare, Laois, Longford, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wicklow, Galway and Roscommon until 12pm.
A second warning will be in place in Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Clare and Connacht from 1pm to 8pm on Sunday. It warned of thunderstorms, rain and chances of hail across the area.
Met Éireann said spot flooding, poor visibility and difficult travel conditions are likely in affected areas.
House struck by lightning. https://t.co/WYJL5QtTg5
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) July 9, 2023
Met Éireann said the showers will continue for a time on Sunday night but will die out in most areas. Temperatures will drop to seven to 11 degrees overnight.
The weather will continue to be unsettled next week.
Thunderstorms moving North this morning but nice sunshine following behind. Warnings have been updated a few times. Latest strikes around Laois and Carlow. pic.twitter.com/kcAB5MfXwO
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) July 9, 2023
Heavy showers in the south will gradually move northwards from Monday and become widespread in the afternoon.
Thunderstorms and spot flooding are also possible, with highest temperatures of 17 to 21 degrees.
The UK Met Office has also issued a thunderstorm warning for Northern Ireland from 10am until 9pm. It said heavy showers and thunderstorms may cause some flooding and travel disruption.
