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Cyclists battling against the rain in Connemara. File photo
goodbye summer
Status Yellow thunderstorm warnings to come into effect in Clare, Kerry, Limerick and Galway
It marks a noisy end to the weekend’s sunshine.
LAST UPDATE | 14 Jul 2025
THERE HAVE BEEN periods of rainfall throughout parts of the country today in advance of thunderstorms in many counties.
A Status Yellow rain and thunderstorm warning has been issued by forecaster Met Éireann for Clare, Kerry, Limerick and Galway from 7pm. It will remain in place until 7am tomorrow.
An earlier warning for Leinster has since elapsed.
Expect heavy spells of rain in the west with thunderstorms also possible.
Difficult travelling conditions are in store in the four counties impacted, with surface water flooding and lightning damage also a possibility.
Overall, the temperatures today are far cooler and fresher than the soaring temperatures of recent days.
It doesn’t mean the sun is entirely gone away though; sunny spells amid heavy thundery showers can be expected.
Highest temperatures will range between temperatures of 15 to 21 degrees with freshening southerly winds, according to Met Éireann.
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