Here we go again: Fresh thunder weather warning issued for Kilkenny

Kilkenny is set for another blast of thunder and rain following a fresh Yellow weather alert from Met Éireann this afternoon.

The national forecaster has issued a Status Yellow Thunder warning for this afternoon for Munster, Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Wexford, Offaly, Galway, Mayo and Roscommon, which the forecaster warned could last until 9pm.

A rain warning has also been issued and extends up until 4pm on Sunday for Wexford, Cork and Waterford.

Met Éireann said today: “This afternoon, showers over Munster and south Leinster will extend over the south midlands and much of Connacht, some heavy and thundery with localised heavy downpours and spot flooding.”