A rare funnel cloud was seen floating above Dublin Airport today, according to climate services at Met Éireann.
Several passengers and workers at the airport spotted the cloud funnel earlier on Tuesday.
Funnel cloud spotted at Dublin Airport earlier today. Thanks to Ignasi Vidal Pozo for sharing👇 pic.twitter.com/g3xBwN53Es
— Irish Observational Climatology (@METclimate) June 20, 2023
According to Met Éireann, a funnel cloud is formed by condensed water droplets drawn in by a rotating column of wind, and is classified as a tornado if they reach the Earth’s surface.
Carlow Weatherman Alan O’Reilly said planes are circling Dublin Airport and there have been some diversions as thunderstorms continue.
Dublin Airport has confirmed all flights are operating as normal today.
Planes circling Dublin Airport and even some diversions now as thunderstorms continue. I hope they have better joy at Shannon Airport! Another video of funnel cloud sent in follower, this time taken at Dublin Airport. pic.twitter.com/KCQA5jOxnS
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) June 20, 2023
This comes as a Status Orange thunderstorm and rain warning has been issued for the entire country.
Met Éireann has said thunderstorms and "very heavy showers" will see significant rainfall accumulations over short time periods.
It said the possible impacts will include flash flooding, difficult travel conditions with reduced visibility and power outages.
