Thunderstorms are expected to develop in Galway and much of the southern Atlantic coast this evening, with heavy rain and possible flooding.
Met Éireann has issued a rain and thunderstorm warning for Clare, Kerry, Limerick, and Galway on Monday night.
The status yellow weather warning will be in place from 7pm on Monday until 7am Tuesday morning.
Galway can expect to see heavy spells of rain tonight with possible thunderstorms.
This will cause a risk of flooding, difficult travelling conditions, and possible lightning damage.
This weather front is moving westwards across the country, with much of the east and midlands under a separate thunderstorm warning this morning and afternoon.
Monday will be a cooler and fresher day than we have experienced lately, with top temperatures ranging from 15 to 19 degrees.
Light to moderate south to southwest winds will increase fresh and gusty locally, with strong winds at times near windward coasts.
Lowest temperatures tonight of 10 to 13 degrees in light to moderate variable winds, becoming westerly by morning. Winds will be fresher at times along parts of the coast.
The rain will give way to isolated showers by Tuesday morning, with sunny spells developing as the day goes on.
