Thunder and lightning

The forecaster says some places will remain dry, but "hit and miss" thunderstorm activity with hail and heavy downpours could lead to spot flooding in some ...

Heavy and thundery showers have already begun with downpours and spot flooding in parts of the country. The warning is expected to bring heavy showers of rain and high temperatures to many parts as the existing yellow high-temperature warning remains in effect until 6am. Thunder and lightning have hit many parts of the country as we begin to feel the effects of Met Éireann's status orange warning.

Met Éireann has warned of intense thunderstorms today, bringing with them a risk of flooding and possible hail in places today.

Highest temperatures of 15C to 18C are forecast. Met Éireann said it will be followed by scattered showers through the evening, clearing to more widespread sunny spells in the west. Highest temperatures of 16C to 19C are expected, warmest along the south coast. Lowest temperatures will range from 9C to 13C degrees, mildest in the west. So certainly through the rest of today, there is a likelihood of spot flooding from heavy and slow moving downpours,” she said. "While the thunderstorms have cleared now for most places, there was a few in south Leinster over the past couple of hours.

Skies across Scotland were lit up by spectacular lightning as thunder storms swept across the country. The hot weather which had lasted almost a week came ...

Also, leave plenty of space between your car and the car in front.” The risk of slipping and sliding is also greater. Temperatures soared on Saturday and Sunday as the spate of sunny and hot weather continued across the UK. The Metropolitan Police said a “multi-agency response” was in operation after they received reports of the man in the water at Hampton Court at 4.12pm. The south west and south east of England also face a third day of yellow warnings on Wednesday until 11.59pm, as the rain eases off elsewhere. The Met Office has implemented the warning for Scotland and Northern Ireland until 11.59pm on Monday and 11.59pm for all of England and Wales on Tuesday after a change in air pressure led to dramatic showers.

Rain has started falling in Scotland with thunderstorms bringing lightning and flash flooding set to sweep across the country. After days of hot, ...

Petrichor is made from bacteria which lives in the soil, and when rain arrives this is kicked into the air creating an earthy smell, which our noses are very sensitive too.” Even when the thundery showers develop on Sunday temperatures in many areas will still be in the 20s making it feel rather humid. Every single month this year so far has been much drier than normal, particularly for Aberdeenshire, Angus and the Borders.

Further weather-related chaos is predicted for much of the UK as meteorologists warn of disruption to services but predict the wet weather will do little to ...

A status orange weather warning for thunderstorms remains in place for the Republic until 9am on Monday. Met Éireann is warning of sporadic thunder and ...

It comes after temperatures exceeded 25 degrees for the fifth day in a row, with Moore Park in Cork, recording 28.8 degrees on Saturday. Met Éireann forecaster Andrew Doran-Sherlock said a heat warning also remains in place for Leinster, Munster, Cavan, Monaghan, Munster, Galway and Roscommon. A status orange weather warning for thunderstorms remains in place for the Republic until 9am on Monday.

Forecasters are predicting thunder, lightning and flooding as a yellow weather warning comes into force across the UK.

Heavy rain won't bring relief, however, for shrinking water supplies and parched soils from recently declared drought.

"It will help a little but, really, it's almost the wrong sort of rain," said Mr Stroud, "What we're likely to see is some heavy, intense downpours. Eight areas of England, including most of the east and much of the south of the country, were officially declared to be in a drought on Saturday. The Environment Agency has already warned that the drought is likely to extend into next year unless there is extraordinary rainfall throughout the autumn and winter. According to the Met Office, there is a risk of sudden flooding to businesses and homes as well as damage from floodwater, lightning strikes and hail. However, despite the heavy downpours, the rainfall is unlikely to alleviate the drought across much of England. Yellow alerts for thunderstorms will be in place everywhere except the north of Scotland on Monday, while all of England and Wales will remain under a yellow warning for Tuesday, with the danger continuing into Wednesday for southern England.

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This eventually led to heavy showers in many areas as the recent heatwave broke. A status orange thunderstorm warning is in place until 10pm tonight and ...

Thunder + Lightning Storms on Cork / Limerick Border this evening.— James/Jim.Mcgrath. (@Jimbomcg987) @MetEireann @Meteorite58 @DonegalWeatherC @CarlowWeather @bbcniweather #Thunderstorm #Cork #Ireland #August pic.twitter.com/0pkg1XpPct August 14, 2022 Light to moderate northerly winds will increase fresh to strong along Atlantic coasts." Thunderstorm over East Cork.— Rob (@TheYunners) #Lightning #Storm #Thunder #Cork #EastCork #Midleton pic.twitter.com/p4K0bHM8AU August 14, 2022 "Fresher and drier further north with just isolated showers and intermittent sunny spells. 😅⚡— Louise M O'S (@M89Louise) @CarlowWeather @CorkSafetyAlert pic.twitter.com/HpbR1XZxVn August 14, 2022 Fab thunder and lightning over Ballyhooly Co.Cork— Marc O'Sullivan (@SparkyScoops) @MetEireann @CarlowWeather pic.twitter.com/0sAUwOgkCf August 14, 2022

Several areas in Ireland saw dramatic thunderstorms and intense lightning last night and this morning as Met Eireann issued a Status Orange Thunderstorm ...

Showers will die out early in the night, leaving a dry night with a mix of cloud and clear spells. Showers will gradually die out in the south to leave a mainly dry night with clear spells. Highest temperatures will return closer to average, ranging from 15 to 17 degrees in the north and west and between 18 and 23 degrees elsewhere.

More torrential downpours, thunder and lightning across Cork and Munster today as Met Eireann pushes warning into afternoon.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue to affect Munster, becoming intense through the afternoon with the continued risk of flooding. Cooler and quite cloudy with scattered light showers, though many areas will have a dry day. Last night, heavy thunder was heard across Cork and torrential rain finnally broke the recent drought.

If you've ever wondered what's actually happening when a thunderstorm strikes, you're not alone. A lightning strike is when an electrical discharge from the ...

You can use the time between the flash of lightning and the rumble of thunder to work out how far away the storm is. How to work out how far away thunder and lightning are You will see a bolt of light - which is often jagged - and hear the sound of thunder, which is the noise caused by the extreme heat of the lightning causing the air to expand rapidly. What is thunder and lightning? So what actually is thunder and lightning, and how can you work out how far away it is? What causes thunder and lightning?

Scotland, famed for its unpredictable weather, has lived up to its reputation this week as scorching heat turned to dramatic thunderstorms and lightning ...

If you count the seconds between the spark of lightning and the following sound of thunder, then divide by 5, you will have the distance in miles from the lightning. Lightning is the visible spark of electrical energy in the sky, and thunder is the sound that results from lightning passing through the air. Weather forecasters predict the thunder and lightning will persist as a ‘yellow weather warning’ is put into effect across the UK.

What causes lightning? Quite often, thunderstorms happen after a period of hot, dry weather. In simple terms, when the air is unstable (with warm air underneath ...

If you are in a tent, try to stay away from the metal poles. Landmasses, therefore, experience more storms than the oceans and thunderstorms are also more frequent in tropical areas than the higher latitudes.” The charges are negative and positive.

As thunderstorm warnings are extended for some counties, here are some of the ways you may be feeling the effects.

There are theories to suggest that high pollen and spore counts occur during thunderstorms. If there’s already swelling in the joint due to arthritis, people may feel this change more acutely.” If you are someone who is prone to getting headaches, the weather conditions during a thunderstorm may bring one on.

Ireland's heatwave has come to an abrupt end with Met Eireann forecasting flash floods, thunderstorms and lightning. A Status Orange thunderstorm warning is ...

“Clear spells early in the night for eastern parts, however rain will extend eastwards from the west overnight. Highest temperatures of 16C to 20C, warmest along the south coast in mostly light northwesterly breezes. “Showers will die out early in the night, leaving a dry night with a mix of cloud and clear spells. Turning cloudier from the west in the afternoon with light rain developing in the west by evening. Lowest temperatures of 10C to 14C. Moderate northerly breezes will be fresh at times near northward facing coasts.” It said: “Scattered showers this afternoon and evening, turning heavy with thunderstorms in parts of Munster and south Leinster, with a continued risk of flooding.

After heavy thunder swept across Cork last night, Monday is another day of storms and torrential rain across the county.

— Jonathan Healy (@jonathanhealy)— Jonathan Healy (@jonathanhealy) @CorkSafetyAlertroads around Garrycloyne/ Waterloo/ Newscastle have lots of flooded spots pic.twitter.com/V3HpZlP4Ox August 15, 2022 It’s rattling like a rollercoaster here in West Cork— Helena Farrell (@HelenaFarrell77) #thunder #CatsOfTwitter #thunderstorms #WestCork #Ireland pic.twitter.com/tv2IU9DyP4 August 15, 2022 The storm has hit Leeside - lashing rain here in the city as we wait for the thunder— Cork Beo (@corkbeo) pic.twitter.com/xGvN4WIw9i August 15, 2022 If you are in an area prone to flash floods then be aware. Still rocking and rolling over North Cork since Midday.— James/Jim.Mcgrath. (@Jimbomcg987) @Arklowweather @KildareMet @Meteorite58 @CarlowWeather @lindahughesmet @MetEireann @DonegalWeatherC @AimsirTG4 @corkbeo #thunderstorms #Cork #Ireland #August pic.twitter.com/YoQ4atyOcr August 15, 2022 No thunder and lightening here in beautiful West Cork.— Janette Walton (@DrJanetteWalton) pic.twitter.com/zFvCj7Ex5j August 15, 2022

With the UK's third heatwave of the year now coming to an end, the Met Office has warned that thunder storms are on their way with flash floods expected ...

If the storm continues, it is best to stay inside the car to ensure that you are safe and make sure to not touch any metal objects inside the vehicle. However, the Met Office states that if an individual is caught out in thunder and lightning, it is best to stay in your vehicle with the windows up or in a safe place. As the storms are on their way, it is important to know the dos and don'ts when it comes to thunderstorms, including whether it is safe to drive.

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If you are in a tent, try to stay away from the metal poles. If you're in an exposed location squat close to the ground, with hands on your knees and with your head tucked between them. The same holds true for lightning when it strikes metal vehicles – the outer surface carries most of the electricity. However, convertible cars do not offer sufficient protection, even if its roof is closed. Lightning can strike as far as 10 miles away from the centre of a storm. If someone is struck by lightning, they will often suffer severe burns.

The Met Office have further warned that thunder storms may cause possible disruptions on Monday - as chances of flooding or lightning strikes could result in ...

The forecaster has issued advice on how to safely travel in storms, rain and strong winds. According to the Met Office, the number one cause of death during this weather is driving through flood water - so you it's better to "turn around, don't drown". It states: "There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.

With the heatwave seeing a record August high of 31.7C in Carlow, and ending in thunder, Met Eireann has issued a monthly forecast with sunny conditions set ...

The Met Office says: "If you are caught out in thunder and lightning it is advised that you wind up the windows and stay inside your car. · If you find yourself in an exposed location it may be advisable to squat close to the ground, with hands on knees and with head tucked between them. If you are in a tent, try to stay away from the metal poles