Ireland

Status orange weather warning: Thunder, lightning and very heavy downpours expected

Possible impacts include localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions, Met Éireann said

Status yellow warning in place across the country. Pictured is rain dampening an afternoon of readings and songs from Ulysses as part of the 2023 Bloomsday Festival’s flagship event 'Readings and Songs' at Dublin's Meeting House Square on Friday. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times
Status yellow warning in place across the country. Pictured is rain dampening an afternoon of readings and songs from Ulysses as part of the 2023 Bloomsday Festival’s flagship event 'Readings and Songs' at Dublin's Meeting House Square on Friday. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times
Olivia Kelleher
Sat Jun 17 2023 - 18:01

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