Bizarre Met Éireann forecast as Cork braces for thunderstorms and 23ºC weather

Temperatures in Cork today will start off in the high teens this morning before steadily climbing to a peak of 23ºC by the mid-afternoon. These balmy conditions will extend into tomorrow with temperatures reaching 22ºC on Monday.

Clear skies are expected throughout much of the morning and early afternoon with cloud cover rolling in as we approach the evening. While it's expected to remain dry for most of the day, there is a chance of rainfall later this afternoon with the national forecaster predicting possible thunderstorms in the early evening.

Met Éireann has warned of torrential downpours in parts of Cork which may be accompanied by hail and lightning storms. This comes as Cork and four other counties have been placed under a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning, which will take effect later today.

The warning period begins at 2 pm and will remain valid until 8 pm this evening with the national forecaster warning of possible lighting strikes, spot flooding and travel-related issues.

North Cork will bear the brunt of today's warning while areas like Kinsale and much of West Cork can expect a mostly dry day - albeit with lower peak temperatures.

The full regional forecast for Munster is below.

Today

This morning will be dry across Munster with sunny spells and any mist clearing. During the afternoon and evening, heavy showers will develop in Tipperary, Waterford and Cork with spot flooding, lightning and hail possible. There may be a few showers further west also. Highest temperatures of 18 to 22 degrees with light northerly or variable breezes.

Tonight

Tonight, showers will die out and it will become dry with clear spells. A few mist or fog patches may form. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees with light variable breezes.

Tomorrow

Monday morning will be mainly dry with sunny spells. Showers will develop in the afternoon and evening, heaviest and most frequent in west Munster with thunderstorms, spot flooding and hail possible. Highest temperatures of 18 to 22 degrees with light easterly or variable breezes.

Solar UV Index

Moderate on Sunday and high on Monday.

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