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Saturday 2 December 2023 Dublin: -1°C

# Thunder

This year
2023
Poll: Do you like thunder?
Have your say.
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Jun 12th 2023, 3:32 PM
Last year
2022
Poll: Do you like thunder and lightning?
Let us know.
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27
Oct 20th 2022, 8:31 AM
All time
Rainy evening ahead as thunderstorm warnings in place for 16 counties
Tomorrow is forecast to be a largely dry day, however.
34.5k
7
Aug 9th 2021, 5:06 PM
Nationwide thunderstorm warning issued for tomorrow
Locailsed flooding and hazardous driving conditions have been forecast.
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30
Aug 4th 2021, 2:04 PM
Thunderstorm warnings for 14 counties as heavy rains roll in
With sunny spells and rain showers, it’s a mixed bag of weather today.
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Jul 4th 2021, 5:19 PM
Dry and sunny tomorrow but unsettled weather forecast for Sunday
Get your outdoor activities done tomorrow, if you can.
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3
Jun 18th 2021, 3:21 PM
Risk of hail and lightning as thunderstorm warning issued for nine counties
The warning will kick in at 2pm and will remain in place until 8pm this evening.
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May 18th 2021, 1:03 PM
Risk of spot flooding as thunderstorm warning in place for five counties
The weather warning is in place for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Cork and Waterford.
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May 17th 2021, 4:47 PM
Heavy rain and risk of spot flooding as thunderstorm warning issued for 13 counties
The warning kicked in at 1.46pm and will remain in place until 8pm this evening.
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May 10th 2021, 5:14 PM
Thunder and heavy rain forecast as Status Yellow warning in place for Leinster and Munster
Remember the sunny weather?
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15
Aug 27th 2020, 11:38 AM
Status Yellow thunder warning issued for several counties
The warning is valid from 1pm until 9pm today.
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18
Aug 15th 2020, 12:13 PM
Status Yellow thunder warning for Leinster and Ulster counties
The weather will be warm but with a risk of scattered thunderstorms.
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Aug 10th 2020, 1:34 PM
Status Yellow rainfall warning issued for 5 counties as thundery conditions expected
Highest temperatures today are expected to range between 16 and 19 degrees.
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Jul 25th 2020, 1:51 PM
Status Yellow thunder warning in place for entire country from 4pm tomorrow
The warning will remain in place for the island until 9am on Friday.
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16
Jun 24th 2020, 1:46 PM
More rain and thunder is on the way
However, some sunny spells will develop too.
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18
Jun 17th 2020, 10:47 AM
Hottest day of the year gives way to thunder warning for most of the country
A Status Yellow thunder warning has been issued.
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29
May 9th 2020, 9:24 PM
Power outages as thunderstorms sweep through the east of the country
A status yellow weather warning is in place until the early hours of tomorrow morning.
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24
Sep 21st 2019, 3:50 PM
4,000 remain without power after last night's thundery downpours
AA Roadwatch has warned that roads remain wet across most areas this morning.
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42
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Aug 9th 2019, 11:14 AM
Power outages and thunder warning in place for eastern half of country
Met Éireann forecast thunderstorms, heavy downpours and warned of a risk of hail and gusty winds.
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39
Jun 29th 2019, 9:30 AM
A Status Yellow weather warning has been issued for the whole country
The warning kicked in at midday and is due to remain valid until 10pm tonight.
98.1k
30
Updated
Jun 24th 2019, 2:30 PM
The St Patrick's Day forecast is bleak with hail and thunder expected
Highest temperatures will range between 7 and 9 degrees, according to Met Éireann.
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16
Mar 15th 2019, 3:30 PM
Status Orange warning for north-west as Storm Gareth sweeps in
The warning covers Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo.
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21
Updated
Mar 11th 2019, 12:21 PM
Drivers urged to take caution after thunder warning is issued for 23 counties
Some spot flooding may occur.
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34
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Jun 8th 2018, 5:40 PM
Weather warning issued: Expect heavy rain and intense thunderstorms tomorrow
The thunder and lightning will be intense in localised areas – other parts of the country will escape.
122k
42
May 31st 2018, 1:30 PM
Temperatures to dip below freezing with widespread frost and icy patches
The cold weather is staying around.
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18
Nov 27th 2017, 9:43 AM
Fewer people in US are dying after being struck by lightning - here's why
Taking the growing population into account, the lightning death rate has shrunk more than 40-fold since recordkeeping began in 1940.
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24
Aug 20th 2017, 10:30 AM
Heavy showers expected today, but things are looking up tomorrow
There’s also a risk of thunder this afternoon.
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3
Aug 8th 2017, 7:58 AM
Heavy rain and thunder on the way this week
‘Exam weather’ might not happen.
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12
Jun 6th 2017, 8:47 AM
Thousands left without power due to lightning strikes
A thunderstorm warning came into effect at midday today.
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32
Jun 6th 2016, 5:10 PM
Durant and Westbrook throw down a combined 63 as Thunder roll over Warriors
Steph Curry and the Warriors will have to grind their way to the NBA finals this year.
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May 23rd 2016, 8:14 AM
There's going to be rain, hail and thunder across the country today
Also, it’s going to be cold.
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Apr 6th 2016, 7:17 AM
This lightning strike in Dublin was a little too close for comfort
And loud. Very, very loud.
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May 19th 2015, 10:00 PM
Watch: This lightning strike in Dublin was a little too close for comfort
And loud. Very, very loud.
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29
May 19th 2015, 9:16 PM
This is the first-ever image of thunder
It was taken using acoustic imaging.
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8
May 6th 2015, 10:30 PM
Watch out for fallen trees on the roads this morning
Wind and rain will continue until this evening, so tie down those wheelie bins.
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8
Mar 31st 2015, 7:27 AM
Bit damp this morning? Better get used to it...
Batten down the hatches, there are thundery downpours and gale force winds on the way.
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Aug 25th 2014, 8:01 AM
Couple almost struck by lightning as they take a selfie
Risky business.
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Jul 26th 2014, 2:59 PM
Man reacts excellently to sudden lightning strike
Took the words right out of our mouths.
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Jul 23rd 2014, 7:42 PM
Heathrow flights cancelled after thunderstorm warning
A number of flights in and out of the airport have been cancelled as there is a 70% risk of thunderstorms.
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Jul 19th 2014, 1:49 PM
Spectacular photos of the huge lightning storm over Cork
Wow.
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Jul 18th 2014, 9:27 AM
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