A ‘severe’ weather warning has been issued for Donegal this Monday afternoon due to potential thunderstorms in areas.
Met Eireann’s status warning is in effect from 3pm to 9pm for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo.
The weather could bring heavy downpours and “potentially large hail” leading to flash folding, very difficult travelling conditions and poor visibility. There is also a risk of potential damage to power lines
The outlook for today is a warm and sunny day with highest temperatures of 23C.
Met Eireann forecasts: “Dry and sunny at first this afternoon. Cloud will build through the afternoon and a few heavy and thundery showers will develop, mainly in western parts of Ulster. Many other areas will stay largely dry. Highest temperatures of 19 to 22 degrees and light winds.”
