LAST UPDATE | 20 Jun 2023

THE COUNTRY HAS been hit and heavy rain and thunderstorms today leading to flooding in some areas of the country. 

A Status Orange thunderstorm warning was in place earlier today for the entire country before being replaced with a  Status Yellow thunderstorm and rain warning for all counties in the Republic of Ireland except Co Mayo.

This warning was lifted at 10pm. 

Met Éireann had warned there will be heavy showers with thunderstorms. 

It said there was a possibility of spot flooding, poor visibility and difficult travel conditions. 

On the M50 motorway, according to Transport Infrastructure Ireland, there were pools of surface water sitting on the road near Finglas earlier. 

There were also reports of flooding in other areas earlier today, including significant pluvial flooding in Drimnagh in Dublin.

We're responding to spot flooding across the city following heavy rain after a #thunderstorm

🚗 Drive through slowly, avoid a bow wave

💧 test your brakes when you leave the water

📽️ Dolphins Barn firefighters at pluvial flooding today@MetEireann pic.twitter.com/RHx1g7P20n

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) June 20, 2023

The flooded road is adjacent to Good Counsel GAA Club.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has urged motorists to be cautious, advising them to check local weather and traffic conditions before going out on the road.

Drivers should slow down and allow a greater braking distance between them and the vehicle in front, especially on high-speed roads such as motorways and dual carriageways.

Biblical rain and big claps of thunder in Dublin @CarlowWeather pic.twitter.com/cPWqWt2xzy

— PTJW (@patsiepats) June 20, 2023

They should also be aware of spray from the vehicle in front which could impair visibility. This is a particular risk when driving behind goods vehicles.

The RSA also warned motorists not to try driver through heavily flooded roads, as the water could be deeper than it appears. There also may be fallen trees or branches in the water.

Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists should take extra care on the roads, the RSA added.

Multiple reports of flash flooding in Dublin today and the Phoenix Park station has recorded 14mm today with 12mm of that in one hour. However a station at the Botanic Gardens has only recorded 1mm showing just how localised these events are!

Video from Denise in Drimnagh pic.twitter.com/6LTxbH9ZTS

— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) June 20, 2023

The rain should ease off tonight for most of the island but will remain in some northern and Atlantic coastal areas.

The occasional isolated shower may fall further inland as well. 

It will be another warm night too, with temperatures of around 10 to 14 degrees and some misty of foggy patches developing. 

- With reporting by Daragh Brophy, Emer Moreau and Hayley Halpin