Ireland's heatwave comes to sudden end with thunderstorm warning in place
Despite the mercury hitting highs above 31 degrees on Saturday, the weather is set to change as we enter a new week.
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Scattered heavy downpours are expected on Sunday afternoon, with a risk of showers across all parts of the country on Sunday night.
In the afternoon & evening showers will develop across Munster, Connacht & western parts of Leinster🌦️
Some heavy & thundery downpours are expected, particularly in Connacht⛈️⚠️
Very warm or hot with highs of 23 to 29 C🌡️ and possibly 30 C🌡️ in the W
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July 13, 2025
A thunderstorm alert is in operation for Clare, Kerry, Limerick and Connacht until 10pm.
Met Éireann is warning of heavy, thundery downpours, which could lead to lightning damage, surface water flooding, difficult travelling conditions and may impact some outdoor events.
Rain will continue moving northward on Monday morning and will be followed by sunny spells and scattered showers, Met Éireann said.
More heavy and thundery downpours are possible, with highs of 14 to 23 degrees.
This week is set to be generally unsettled as low pressure dominates, according to the forecaster.
It comes after the highest temperature of the year so far was recorded on Saturday – 31.1 degrees at Mount Dillon in Co Roscommon.
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